Pagkakagambala (en. Disturbance)
/paɡkaˈkaɡambala/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state in which a person or thing is obstructed or interrupted.
The disturbance in his work caused confusion in his project.
Ang pagkakagambala sa kanyang trabaho ay nagdulot ng pagkaintindi sa kanyang proyekto.
The presence of other sounds or activities that affect concentration.
The chatting of friends at the back caused disturbance in the class.
Ang pag-usapan ng magkaibigan sa likuran ay nagdulot ng pagkakagambala sa klase.
Interruption or alteration of flow of things due to external factors.
The storm caused a disturbance in the power lines.
Ang bagyo ay nagdala ng pagkakagambala sa mga linya ng kuryente.
Etymology
from the root word 'gambala' meaning disturbance or obstruction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
do not cause disturbance
do not do anything that will interrupt others
huwag magdulot ng pagkakagambala
Related Words
disturb
Sometimes a situation of interruption or chaos.
gambal
Slang Meanings
disruption
With all the disturbances, I'm disrupted in my work.
Sa dami ng pagkakagambala, abala ako sa trabaho ko.
chaos
There were so many disturbances in class, I could no longer understand the lesson.
Ang daming pagkakagambala sa klase, hindi ko na maintindihan ang lesson.
interference
The neighbors caused a bothersome interference to us.
Walang pakialam na pagkakagambala ang ginawa ng mga kapitbahay sa amin.
disruption
I heard nothing but disruptions while I was alone in my room.
Puro susog ang narinig ko habang nag-iisa ako sa kwarto.