Panghihimasok (en. Intervention)

/paŋˌɪhɪˈmasok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The understanding or entering into a situation or issue that should not happen.
His intervention in the conversation was unwelcome.
Ang kanyang panghihimasok sa usapan ay hindi kanais-nais.
The action that prevents a person or group from continuing their activity.
The intervention of authorities caused conflict.
Ang panghihimasok ng mga awtoridad ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.
Often used in the context of politics and society that shows interference in internal discussions or social issues.
The intervention of other countries in their internal affairs is a controversial issue.
Ang panghihimasok ng ibang bansa sa kanilang mga usaping panloob ay isang kontrobersyal na isyu.

Common Phrases and Expressions

don't interfere
An invitation not to interfere in matters that do not concern you.
huwag makialam

Related Words

chaos
A situation filled with misunderstandings or actions of others that cause unpleasant results.
kaguluhan

Slang Meanings

interference
Don’t interfere in their conversation, you’re not the one they need.
Huwag kang magpanghimasok sa usapan nila, hindi naman ikaw ang kailangan nila.
gossip
Don’t get into the gossip, you might not handle the truth.
Huwag kang manghihimasok sa chismis, baka hindi mo kayanin ang katotohanan.
intrusion
I refuse any intrusion in my life, I want privacy.
Tinatanggihan ko ang panghihimasok sa buhay ko, gusto ko ng privacy.