Talihabso (en. Tangle)

/taliˈhab.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A situation where things are mixed up or confused.
The cables at the back of the computer got tangled.
Ang mga kable sa likod ng computer ay nagkaroon ng talihabso.
A type of entanglement that makes progress of something difficult.
The tangle of her ideas caused confusion.
Ang talihabso ng kanyang mga ideya ay nagdulot ng kalituhan.

Etymology

Nanggaling sa salitang 'tali' na tumutukoy sa pagkakabuhol at 'habso' na nangangahulugang pag-akyat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

involved in a tangle
caught up in a complicated situation
nasangkot sa talihabso

Related Words

chaos
A state of confusion or disorder.
kaguluhan
complicated
Something that is difficult to understand or fix.
komplikado

Slang Meanings

just chilling
Let's just talihabso tonight, we have no plans.
Talihabso lang tayo tonight, wala tayong ganap.
in relax mode
I'm in talihabso mode, I don't want to think right now.
Nasa talihabso mode na ako, ayoko munang mag-isip.
calm
No matter what happens, let's just do this talihabso.
Kahit anong mangyari, gawin lang natin ito sa talihabso.