Pangaabala (en. Obstruction)

/pangaˈabala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object or factor that obstructs the flow of a process or task.

Traffic jams are an obstruction to quick travel.

Ang mga traffic jam ay pangaabala sa mabilis na paglalakbay.

A situation where people or things cause disturbance or delay.

Large events on the road can be an obstruction to passersby.

Ang malalaking kaganapan sa kalsada ay maaaring maging pangaabala sa mga dumadaan.

Originates from the root word 'abala' which means obstacle or hindrance.

obstruction at work

Obstacles or disturbances that cause delays at work.

pangaabala sa trabaho

no longer an obstruction

A situation that is no longer an obstacle to the flow of things.

hindi na pangaabala

blocking

A type of obstruction that causes delays or hindrances.

pagbabara

necessity

Something that may cause obstruction to other processes.

pangangailangan

Whispers or gossip that are really hurtful or annoying.

It's really annoying what they're saying that I don't know how to do it. It's irritating!

Pangaabala talaga yung sinasabi nila na hindi ako marunong. Nakakainis!

Conversations that are offensive or involve teasing.

Don't mess with him, he's sensitive about jokes.

Huwag kang makipag-pangaabala sa kanya, sensitive siya sa mga biro.

Deliberate annoyance or disruption of others, especially in a humorous way.

Because of his constant messing around, everyone is just having a good time.

Sa sobrang pangaabala niya, ang saya saya na lang ng lahat.