Habol (en. Chase)

/hɐ.bol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of movement following or running after something or someone.
The child chased after his cat that had run away.
Ang bata ay nag-habol sa kanyang pusa na tumakas.
A process of pursuing or capturing a target.
The police are in pursuit of the crime suspects.
May habol ang mga pulis sa mga suspek ng krimen.
verb
The act of following or running after a person or thing.
She chased after her friend who left.
Siya ay nag-habol sa kanyang kaibigan na umalis.
To attempt to obtain or reach something.
He chased his dream of becoming an artist.
Nag-habol siya ng kanyang pangarap na maging artista.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chasing time
An effort to catch up or meet a deadline.
habol sa oras

Related Words

chase
A verb meaning to catch up to or pursue something.
habulin

Slang Meanings

hurry up
Hurry up, let's go out!
Habol, labas na tayo!
charge
Charge into the fight!
Habol na sa laban!
catch up
Catch up, we don't have time!
Habol ka na, wala na kaming panahon!