Interfere in Tagalog

“Interfere” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Makialam”, “Manghimasok”, or “Mamagitan”. This verb describes the act of intervening or meddling in someone else’s affairs or disrupting a process. Discover the nuanced meanings and practical examples of this word below.

[Words] = Interfere

[Definition]:

• Interfere /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
• Verb 1: To involve oneself in a situation without being asked or needed; to meddle.
• Verb 2: To prevent something from working effectively or from developing successfully.
• Verb 3: To take part or intervene in an activity without invitation or necessity.
• Verb 4: (Physics) To interact in such a way as to augment or cancel the effect of another wave.

[Synonyms] = Makialam, Manghimasok, Mamagitan, Makagambala, Sumawata, Makaabala.

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Please don’t interfere with my work; I need to concentrate.
• Ex1_PH: Pakiusap huwag makialam sa aking trabaho; kailangan kong mag-concentrate.
• Ex2_EN: The government should not interfere in private business matters.
• Ex2_PH: Ang gobyerno ay hindi dapat manghimasok sa mga pribadong usaping negosyo.
• Ex3_EN: Loud noises can interfere with the students’ ability to learn.
• Ex3_PH: Ang malakas na ingay ay maaaring makaabala sa kakayahan ng mga estudyante na matuto.
• Ex4_EN: My parents always interfere when I try to make my own decisions.
• Ex4_PH: Ang aking mga magulang ay laging nakikialam kapag sinusubukan kong gumawa ng sarili kong desisyon.
• Ex5_EN: The bad weather may interfere with our travel plans tomorrow.
• Ex5_PH: Ang masamang panahon ay maaaring makasagabal sa aming mga plano sa paglalakbay bukas.