Maistorbo (en. To hinder)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of hindering or stopping a process or action.
The bad weather hindered their travel.
Ang masamang panahon ay maistorbo sa kanilang paglalakbay.
The presence of an obstacle in something.
There was a hindrance to his exam due to the noise.
May maistorbo sa kanyang pagsusulit dahil sa ingay.
To cause disruption to a plan or activity.
His arrival disrupted our training.
Ang kanyang pagdating ay maistorbo sa aming pagsasanay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hinder the plan
to obstruct a plan
maistorbo ang plano
hinder the task
to obstruct a task
maistorbo sa gawain

Related Words

disturbance
An object or situation that becomes an obstacle to an activity.
istorbo
obstacle
An object that causes delay or obstruction to a process.
hadlang

Slang Meanings

feeling heavy-hearted or bothered
I’m really bothered by the noise from the neighbors.
Sobrang maistorbo ako sa ingay ng kapitbahay.
very sensitive
Don't criticize her outfit, she’ll be really sensitive about what you say.
Huwag mong i-criticize ang outfit niya, maistorbo siya sa sinasabi mo.
to bother or annoy someone
Don’t disturb me while I’m studying!
Huwag mo akong maistorbo habang nag-aaral!