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    Panghadlang (en. Obstruction)

    paŋ-ha-dlaŋ

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An object or situation that obstructs any process or action.
    The obstructions in her studies caused a delay in her graduation.
    Ang mga panghadlang sa kanyang pag-aaral ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa kanyang pagtapos.
    A state or process of preventing something from happening.
    The obstruction caused by bad weather resulted in the cancellation of trips.
    Ang panghadlang na dulot ng masamang panahon ay nagresulta sa pagkansela ng mga biyahe.

    Etymology

    a combination of 'pang' and 'hadlang'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    there are obstructions
    there are obstacles or barriers to overcome
    may mga panghadlang

    Related Words

    obstacle
    A word that means an obstruction or hindrance to a process.
    hadlang
    barrier
    An object that causes delay or obstruction.
    balakid

    Slang Meanings

    prevention or obstruction
    We should have a barrier against bad influences.
    Dapat tayong may panghadlang sa mga di magandang impluwensya.
    prohibition
    The obstruction of wrongdoing is important.
    Yung panghadlang sa mga maling gawain ay mahalaga.
    stingy or frugal
    Maybe his obstruction to spending is because he's stingy.
    Baka ang panghadlang niya sa paggastos ay dahil sa pagiging kuripot.