Tarangka (en. Stop)

/taˈraŋka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An object or obstacle that causes a halt or suspension of movement.

The obstacles on the road provided smoother traffic.

Ang mga tarangka sa daan ay nagbigay daan sa mas maayos na trapiko.

A term referring to an impediment or barrier in moving from one state to another.

This obstacle needs to be removed to let the vehicle through.

Ang tarangka na ito ay kailangan alisin upang makapasok ang sasakyan.

Derived from the Spanish word 'tarang', meaning 'to halt' or 'to stop'.

Dependent on the obstacle

Means there is an obstacle to the progress or realization of something.

Nakasalalay sa tarangka

stop

The action of halting something or someone.

paghinto

barrier

An object that impedes the way or movement.

harang

useless

That movie was tarangka, so boring!

Ang tarangka ng movie na 'yon, sobrang boring!

pest

My neighbor is a tarangka! I'm so annoyed!

Yung kapitbahay ko, tarangka! Asar na asar na ako!

ugly

Don't even ask, her outfit is tarangka!

Huwag mo nang tanungin, tarangka ang outfit niya!