Paghadlang (en. Obstruction)

pah-gahd-lang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An obstacle or hindrance in a process or situation.
The bad weather caused an obstruction to our travel.
Ang masamang panahon ay nagdulot ng hadlang sa aming biyahe.
The presence of hindrances or impediments that make achieving a goal difficult.
We need to overcome the obstacles to achieve our dreams.
Kailangan naming pagtagumpayan ang mga hadlang upang makamit ang aming mga pangarap.

Etymology

root word: hadlang

Common Phrases and Expressions

obstruction to progress
Obstacles to advancement or progression.
hadlang sa pag-unlad

Related Words

obstruct
The action of blocking or hindering a process or movement.
hadlangin

Slang Meanings

hindering or disregarding
Hindering the group's plans won't do us any good.
Ang paghahadlang sa mga plano ng grupo ay hindi makakabuti sa atin.
opposition
What you're doing seems like just an opposition to my idea.
Parang pagsalungat lang ang ginagawa mo sa ideya ko.
forbidden
These kinds of activities are forbidden at home, so don't obstruct.
Bawal ang mga ganitong gawain sa bahay, kaya't huwag kang maghadlang.