Umabala (en. To interfere)

/umɑˈbɑlɑ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to intervene or mix with other people.

He interfered in the conversation between the two by giving his opinion.

Siya ay umabala sa usapan ng dalawa sa pamamagitan ng pagbigay ng kanyang opinyon.

To interact or mingle with other people.

Do not interfere when an important meeting is taking place.

Huwag umabala kapag may mahalagang pagpupulong na nagaganap.

The act of entering or participating in an activity without being invited.

He accidentally interfered with the children while they were playing.

Sinaan niya ang umabala sa mga bata habang sila ay naglalaro.

The word 'umabala' comes from the root word 'bala' which means to contain or to carry.

Interfering in a conversation

Entering or meddling in someone else's discussion.

Umabala sa usapan

Don't interfere!

A statement that orders not to meddle.

Wag umabala!

consult

The process of seeking advice or information from another person.

sangguni

intervene

The act of entering a situation to prevent or change an event.

intervene

rice addict

Wow, Marco is such a rice addict; he always wants rice at every opportunity.

Grabe, sobrang umabala si Marco, sa bawat pagkakataon, rice lang ang gusto niya.

easygoing

He’s so easygoing; whatever food is offered, he just goes with it.

Umabala na siya sa mga tao, na kahit anong pagkain, okay lang sa kanya.

loving

For him, it’s all about being loving to those close to him, no matter what happens.

Para sa kanya, umabala lang ang mga malalapit sa kanya, kahit anong mangyari.