Makasagabal (en. Impediment)
/ma.ka.sa.ga.bal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A type of word that describes a thing or situation that causes hindrance.
His fear of dark places is an impediment to his freedom.
Ang kanyang takot sa madilim na lugar ay isang makasagabal sa kanyang kalayaan.
Gives a memorable capacity to hinder or cause obstruction.
Illnesses can be impediments to a person's dreams.
Ang mga sakit ay maaaring maging makasagabal sa mga pangarap ng tao.
Etymology
The word 'makasagabal' comes from the root word 'sagabal' which means obstacle or defiance.
Common Phrases and Expressions
obstructive situation
A situation that becomes an obstacle to development or progress.
makasagabal na sitwasyon
Related Words
obstacle
An object or situation that serves as a hindrance to a process or activity.
sagabal
Slang Meanings
when there is a looming danger or obstacle
Just don't get in their way, they might get mad.
Ayaw na lang makasagabal sa kanila, baka magalit pa sila.
to become a hindrance or cause of distraction
I might obstruct the progress of the project if I speak up.
Baka makasagabal ako sa pag-usad ng proyekto kung magsasalita ako.
to interfere with a strategy or plan
Just don't mess with our strategy, this is already fine.
Huwag ka na makasagabal sa diskarte natin, okay na to.