Pagbabalabag (en. Disturbance)

pag-ba-ba-la-bag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of creating an obstacle or disruption.
The continuous disturbance in class leads to lower grades for the students.
Ang patuloy na pagbabalabag sa klase ay nagiging sanhi ng pagkakaroon ng mas mababang marka ng mga estudyante.
The process of hindering or distracting attention.
The disturbance in his thoughts caused anxiety in his work.
Ang pagbabalabag sa kanyang pag-iisip ay nagdulot ng pagkabahala sa kanyang trabaho.
Resistance to a normal flow or situation.
The disturbance in their conversation did not benefit their relationship.
Ang pagbabalabag sa kanilang usapan ay hindi nakabuti sa relasyon nila.

Etymology

The word 'pagbabalabag' originates from the root word 'balabag' which means 'obstacle' or 'hindrance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disturbance of peace
A situation that causes discord or chaos.
pagbabalabag sa kapayapaan
interference in events
Having disruptions or hindrances in the flow of events.
pagbabalabag sa mga kaganapan

Related Words

obstacle
A hindrance or obstruction in an action or process.
balabag
disturbance
The action causing a disturbance to a person or situation.
pag-aabala

Slang Meanings

Chatter or nonsensical talk
That's why I'm getting mad at you, you have so much chatter in my life!
Kaya nga ako nagagalit sa'yo, ang dami mong bala-bala sa buhay ko!
Risky or hazardous behavior
Wow, it's like I'm risking my life while playing online!
Grabe, parang buwis-buhay na ako sa paglalaro ko sa online!.
Piled-up problems
I have so many piled-up problems, it's like I don't have time to sort them out.
Ang dami ng tambak na problema, parang wala na akong maayos na oras.