Panggambala (en. Disturbance)
pang-gam-ba-la
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of hinderance that causes disruption.
The disturbance in class causes misunderstanding among students.
Ang panggambala sa klase ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa mga estudyante.
A situation where there are things that obstruct the normal flow of a process.
The disturbance in traffic flow caused a long delay.
Ang panggambala sa daloy ng trapiko ay nagdulot ng mahabang pagkaantala.
Actions that cause chaos or destruction.
Their disturbance at the lavish celebration was not welcomed by the people.
Ang kanilang panggambala sa mayamang pagdiriwang ay hindi tinanggap ng mga tao.
Etymology
From the root word 'gambala' which means obstacle or hindrance.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disturbance in the community
Activities that cause chaos in the community.
panggambala sa lipunan
Related Words
gambala
A hindrance that causes disruption or disturbance.
gambala
kaguluhan
State of extreme confusion or disorder.
kaguluhan
Slang Meanings
A term for someone who disturbs you or bothers you.
Wow, there were so many disturbances in class earlier, we couldn't focus.
Grabe, ang daming panggambala sa klase kanina, di kami nakapag-focus.
Means a bizarre or chaotic situation.
Last night, the party was such a disturbance, we were all scared.
Kakagabi, ang panggambala ng party, lahat kami natakot.
Refers to someone who is interrupting.
Before, I didn't pay much attention to them, but their disturbances have gone out of control.
Dati, hindi ko sila masyadong pinapansin, pero ang panggambala nila labas na sa kontrol.