Mopalisod
to make difficult; to complicateverb
- Alternative meanings
to make difficult; to complicate; to hinder; to create obstacles; to make something require more work or effort
- Pronunciation
moh-pah-LEE-sohd
- Root and affixes
From lisod, difficult. With pa-, it expresses causing something to become difficult or more complicated.
- Variants or conjugations
to make difficult; to make difficult; made difficult; can make difficult; difficult; difficulty
- Related words and expressions
difficult; obstacle; problem; hassle; complicated; prevention/hindrance; trial/test
- Meaning and usage notes
Mopalisod works for making something difficult in a general sense. For obstructing more directly, babagan or mopugong may fit depending on context.
Ang kakulang sa impormasyon mopalisod sa trabaho.
The lack of information makes the work difficult.
Ayaw palisora ang proseso.
Do not make the process difficult.