Nakahalang (en. Horizontal)

na-ka-ha-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something positioned horizontally.
The table is horizontally placed in the middle of the room.
Ang lamesa ay nakahalang sa gitna ng kwarto.
Represents a direction or placement that is not upwards or downwards.
The line is horizontal, so it does not rise or fall.
Ang linya ay nakahalang, kaya hindi ito tumataas o bumababa.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'halang' meaning 'horizontal.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

horizontal line
A line laid out in a horizontal or crosswise position.
pahalang na linya

Related Words

vertical
Refers to something positioned vertically or upwards.
patayo

Slang Meanings

sitting or lying in a way that looks twisted or bent
He was walking like one foot was stuck on the road.
Naglalakad siya na parang nakahalang ang isang paa sa kalsada.
in a sideways or obstructing position
Because of the car that was blocking sideways, we had a hard time passing through.
Dahil sa nakahalang na kotse, nahirapan kaming dumaan.