EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to obstruct, to use as an obstacle...
Very bad, extremely evil...
a very evil deed...
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FIL: Ilagay o ipuwesto ang isang bagay upang maging hadlang, sagabal, o balakid sa daan o sa isang gawain.
EN: to obstruct, to use as an obstacle
Ever tried to walk in a straight line but someone left their size 12 shoes in the middle of the hallway? That's an **ibinalakid**. It's intentionally or unintentionally putting something in the way to trip you up or block your path. Parang 'yung mga 'di kailangang meeting na **ibinabalakid** sa schedule mo para 'di ka makauwi on time.
From the prefix 'i-' (causative verb marker) and 'balakid' (obstacle, hindrance).
ROOT MEANING: obstacle, hindrance, barrier
Often used in a literal sense of blocking a path, but can also be used figuratively for hindering progress, plans, or dreams.
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🇵🇭 May nagtangkang ibalakid ang isang malaking bato sa kalsada.
🇺🇸 Someone attempted to use a large rock to obstruct the road.
🇵🇭 Huwag nating hayaang ibalakid ng takot ang ating mga pangarap.
🇺🇸 Let's not allow fear to be used as an obstacle to our dreams.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.