Manghaharang (en. Blocker)

maŋ-ha-ha-rang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who blocks or obstructs something or someone.
The blocker provided protection to the people behind the barricade.
Ang manghaharang ay nagbigay ng proteksyon sa mga tao sa likod ng barricade.
A person who prevents the progress or flow of a situation.
He is the blocker in the discussion to maintain order.
Siya ang manghaharang sa usapan upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.

Etymology

from the root 'haharang' meaning to block or obstruct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blocker on the road
A person obstructing the passage of people or vehicles.
manghaharang sa daan

Related Words

obstruction
The process of preventing or blocking something.
paghahadlang
block
The act of obstructing or blocking.
harang

Slang Meanings

A person who meddles in a situation or conversation, often uninvited.
He seems to be a meddler in the conversation, he isn't part of the group.
Parang manghaharang siya sa usapan, hindi naman siya bahagi ng grupo.
A slang for people who like to interfere in others' lives.
Don't meddle in others' lives, fix your own first.
Huwag kang manghaharang sa buhay ng iba, ayusin mo muna ang sa'yo.
Blocker or someone involved in obstructing roads, often used in traffic issues or demos.
It is said that there will be many blockers on the road on the day of the protest.
Sinasabing maraming manghaharang sa kalsada sa araw ng protesta.