Mapaghadlang (en. Impeding)

/ma.paɡ.had.laŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the ability to hinder or obstruct something or a situation.
The obstacles in the study affect our results.
Ang mga hadlang sa pagsusuri ay nakakaapekto sa aming mga resulta.

Etymology

From the word 'hadlang' meaning obstacle or hindrance, with the prefix 'ma' and the suffix 'an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

obstructive situation
Events that become obstacles to the continuation of something.
mapaghadlang na sitwasyon

Related Words

obstacle
Something that hinders or provides a barrier to progress.
hadlang
to obstruct
The act of hindering or suppressing something.
hadlangin

Slang Meanings

a dampener on joy or anger
People are always a downer when I talk about what I want to do.
Laging mapaghadlang ang mga tao kapag sinasabi ko ang gusto kong gawin.
obstacle to enjoyment
Why do you have to be a buzzkill for someone else's fun?
Bakit kailangan mo pang maging mapaghadlang sa kasiyahan ng iba?