Panghahagad (en. Harassment)

/paŋ.ɡa.ha.ɡad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of harassment or conducting behaviors that disturb or cause fear in other people.

Harassment of women on the streets is a serious problem.

Ang panghahagad sa mga kababaihan sa kalye ay isang seryosong problema.

Preaching or fighting with the intention of interfering with the freedom of others.

Harassment in any form should not be tolerated.

Ang panghahagad sa anumang anyo ay hindi dapat palampasin.

Root word: hagad

stop the harassment

Do not continue the harassment.

tigil na ang panghahagad

disturbance

A form of harassment that causes chaos or disruption.

panggugulo

speaking in circles or unclear language

Just stop beating around the bush, say what you want to express.

Huwag ka na lang manghahagad, sabihin mo na lang kung ano ang gusto mong ipahayag.

insisting on something unclear

I hope he won't be vague in this discussion, people might misunderstand.

Sana huwag na siyang manghahagad sa usapang ito, baka magkamali ang intidihin ng mga tao.

twisting words around

No need to beat around the bush, let's get straight to the point.

Hindi na kailangan manghahagad pa, direkta na lang tayo sa punto.