Hulapi (en. Misunderstanding)

hu-la-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A misunderstanding that causes confusion among people.
The misunderstanding in their conversation led to a quarrel.
Ang hulapi sa kanilang pag-uusap ay nagdulot ng tampuhan.
The understanding of a person about information or a situation that is not true or correct.
There is a misunderstanding in his explanation that needs clarification.
May hulapi sa kanyang paliwanag na kailangang linawin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not misunderstand
Avoid misunderstanding.
huwag maghulapi

Related Words

communication
The process of sending and receiving information.
komunikasyon
explanation
The act of clarifying a situation or information.
paliwanag

Slang Meanings

Who has the ability to hurt or give trouble to others?
Can you take on Mark, he's been causing so much trouble?
Kaya mo bang hulapi si Mark, ang dami na niyang kalokohan?
Like a swarm or attack on a person unexpectedly.
Jay's friends took Carlo by surprise at the gym earlier.
Nag-hulapi ang mga barkada ni Jay kay Carlo sa gym kanina.