sagabal
sagabál with stress marks
hindrance; obstruction
Usage Note
Sagabal refers to anything that blocks progress or impedes movement, whether physical or metaphorical. It is used in formal and everyday speech alike — from traffic obstructions to bureaucratic red tape.
Examples
" Sagabal ang bato sa daan. "
Natural Translation
The rock is an obstruction on the road.
Literal Translation
Obstruction the rock on road.
" Ito ay sagabal sa ating pag-unlad. "
Natural Translation
This is a hindrance to our progress.
Literal Translation
This is hindrance to our progress.
" Naging malaking sagabal sa proyekto ang kakulangan ng pondo, kaya naantala ang lahat ng plano. "
Natural Translation
The lack of funds became a major hindrance to the project, so all the plans were delayed.
Literal Translation
Became big hindrance to project the lack of fund, so delayed all of plan.
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