Makahadlang (en. Hindrance)

/ma-ka-had-lang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Relating to having or creating a hindrance.
The storm will hinder our travel.
Ang bagyo ay makahadlang sa aming paglalakbay.
Causes delay or problems in a process.
Incorrect information hinders the progress of the project.
Ang hindi tamang impormasyon ay makahadlang sa progreso ng proyekto.

Etymology

from the root word 'hadlang' meaning obstacle or hindrance

Common Phrases and Expressions

having a hindrance
The presence of conditions or items causing hindrance.
pagkakaroon ng makahadlang

Related Words

obstacle
An item that prevents or slows down an action or process.
hadlang
execution
The process of doing or completing something.
pagsasagawa

Slang Meanings

parasitic
My friend is a hurdle to your ambitions, so just ignore him.
Yung tropa ko, makahadlang sa ambisyon mo, kaya 'wag mo siyang pansinin.
blocking
I don't know how to get out, there are so many people blocking here.
Hindi ko alam kung paano makakaalis, ang daming makahadlang na tao dito.
obstacle
She's always an obstacle to my plans, it's so annoying!
Palagi na lang siyang hadlang sa mga plano ko, nakakainis!