Pagkagambala (en. Disturbance)

/pagkaˈɡambala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of interruption or disruption of the normal flow of something.
The disturbance in the class caused confusion among the students.
Ang pagkagambala sa klase ay nagdulot ng kalituhan sa mga estudyante.
The interruption of a flow or process.
The disturbance in the electricity service caused inconvenience to the residents.
Ang pagkagambala sa serbisyo ng kuryente ay nagdulot ng abala sa mga residente.
An action of stopping or hindering something.
The disturbance in their conversation was undesirable.
Ang pagkagambala sa kanilang pag-uusap ay hindi kanais-nais.

Etymology

From the root word 'gambala' meaning 'disturb' or 'interrupt.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

disturbance at work
Creating disturbance or interruption in tasks or responsibilities.
pagkagambala sa trabaho

Related Words

disturb
A verb meaning to hinder or disrupt a normal flow.
gambalain

Slang Meanings

Interference caused by other people.
The people around were a disturbance while I was studying.
Ang mga tao sa paligid ay pagkagambala habang nag-aaral ako.
Infringing upon a quiet situation or activity.
He brought disruption to our meeting with his loud jokes.
Nagdala siya ng pagkagambala sa aming meeting sa kanyang masyadong malalakas na biruan.
Too much noise or obstruction in a quiet place.
The symphony became a disturbance when there was a party at the neighbor's house.
Yung sinfonia ay naging pagkagambala kapag may nag-party sa bahay sa tabi.