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    Nakahambalang (en. Obstructed)

    /na.kah.am.balang/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Obstructed meaning there is an obstacle or hindrance in the way.
    The truck was obstructed in the middle of the road, causing severe traffic.
    Ang trak ay nakahambalang sa gitna ng kalsada, kaya't nagdulot ito ng matinding trapiko.
    Obstructed as a condition where the passage cannot be properly used because of obstructions.
    The garbage was obstructing the road, posing a danger to people.
    Ang mga basura ay nakahambalang sa daan, na nagiging sanhi ng panganib sa mga tao.
    A situation where there are objects standing as obstacles to the normal flow.
    As a result of the storm, many trees were obstructing the roads.
    Bilang resulta ng bagyo, maraming puno ang nakahambalang sa mga daan.

    Etymology

    The word 'hambalang' is derived from the root word 'hambal' which means 'obstacle' or 'hindrance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the road is obstructed
    The road is blocked or full of obstacles.
    nakahambalang ang daan
    there is an obstructing object
    There is an object obstructing the passage.
    may nakahambalang na bagay

    Related Words

    obstructed
    An adjective meaning containing or having obstructions.
    hambalang

    Slang Meanings

    Blocked or obstructed, making it hard to pass.
    What’s up with that? The car is blocking the way, we can't get in!
    Ano ba yan, nakahambalang yung sasakyan, di tayo makapasok!
    Stuff piled up messily.
    Come on, your stuff is all piled up here on the floor!
    Panae na ito, nakahambalang yung mga gamit mo dito sa sahig!