Pagkaabala (en. Disturbance)

/paɡkaˈaβala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation where there is turmoil or disorder.
The disturbance on the road was caused by blocked vehicles.
Ang pagkaabala sa kalsada ay sanhi ng mga nakablocks na sasakyan.
The existence of an obstacle or hindrance in a process.
The disturbance in the project caused a delay in the deadline.
Ang pagkaabala sa proyekto ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa deadline.
An instance of breaking the silence or order.
The disturbance of people in the park caused a protest.
Ang pagkaabala sa mga tao sa parke ay nagdulot ng protesta.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mental disturbance
A state of dissatisfaction or anxiety.
pagkaabala ng isip
disruption at work
Lack of focus or interference in a task.
pagkaabala sa trabaho

Related Words

discomfort
Another form of disturbance referring to having a disruption.
kaabala

Slang Meanings

hassle
There's so much hassle with the exam, it's stressing me out!
Ang daming pagkaabala sa exam, nakakastress!
concern
The concern about deadlines is no joke.
Ang pagkaabala sa mga deadlines ay hindi biro.
obstacle
Sometimes, those hassles are just obstacles to our plans.
Minsan ang pagkaabala lang ang sagabal sa mga plano natin.
stressor
Those hassles are really big stressors.
Ang mga pagkaabala kasi power stressor yan.