Pagsagabal (en. Obstruction)

/pæg.sə.ˈɡa.bal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object or condition that hinders the flow of a process.
The obstruction in traffic causes delays in journeys.
Ang pagsagabal sa trapiko ay nagdudulot ng pagkaantala sa mga biyahe.
An action that becomes a barrier to the effectiveness of something.
The obstructions to his plan resulted in failure.
Ang mga pagsagabal sa kanyang plano ay nagdulot ng pagkabigo.
An event that contradicts the normal flow of occurrences.
The obstruction in our presentation caused confusion among the parents.
Ang pagsagabal sa aming presentasyon ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa mga magulang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

preventing obstruction
The act of avoiding obstacles in a task.
pag-iwas sa pagsagabal
obstruction of the plan
Obstacles that hinder the implementation of a plan.
pagsagabal sa plano

Related Words

obstacle
An object that serves as an impediment or opposition.
hadlang
impediment
Another term for obstruction meaning obstacle.
sagabal

Slang Meanings

doing nonsense
Don't mess around, you might get hurt!
Huwag ka na magpagsagabal, baka masaktan ka pa!
hanging out or wasting time
All you're doing is wasting time, just study.
Ang ginagawa mo lang ay pagsagabal sa oras, mag-aral ka na lang.
teasing or annoying
Avoid messing with him, he's getting angry.
Iwasan mong magsagabal sa kanya, nagagalit na siya.