Pangharang (en. Barrier)

pa-ng-ha-rang

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An object or person that limits or obstructs a passage or flow.
The barrier on the road caused severe traffic.
Ang pangharang sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng matinding traffic.
An obstacle created to prevent entry or exit.
They installed a barrier at the gate to prevent unauthorized access.
Naglagay sila ng pangharang sa gate upang hindi makapasok ang mga hindi awtorisadong tao.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'harang' meaning obstacle or barrier.

Common Phrases and Expressions

obstruction in flow
An obstacle that affects the normal flow of things or people.
pangharang sa daloy

Related Words

block
The root word forming pangharang, meaning obstacle or hindrance.
harang
blocking
The process of creating an obstacle or barrier.
paghaharang

Slang Meanings

Blocker, someone who stops something or obstructs.
The real blocker here, you won’t be able to get inside.
Yung totoong pangharang dito, hindi ka na makakapasok sa loob.
Opposition to a conversation or flow of a situation.
He's always the blocker in our plans, that’s why it never pushes through.
Siya lagi yung pangharang sa mga plano namin, kaya hindi natutuloy.
Like a bodyguard of an idea or opinion.
I’m looking for a blocker against that idea, like I really don’t want to accept it.
Hanap ako ng pangharang sa ideyang 'yan, parang ayaw ko talagang tanggapin.