Huli (en. Caught)

/huˈli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The part of something that is caught or obtained.

The catch of the fish was wrapped in ice.

Ang huli ng mga isda ay binalot ng yelo.

The catch can refer to the shortcomings or deficiencies felt in situations.

His delays in his tasks caused disruptions.

Ang kanyang huli sa kanyang mga gawain ay nagdulot ng pagka-abala.

verb

The process of following or obtaining something from something.

Catch the ball from the ground.

Huliin mo ang bola mula sa lupa.

Noun of an action taken to obtain something.

I will catch you in your bad behavior.

Huhulihin kita sa iyong hindi magandang gawi.

Focused on a root word 'huli' which means 'caught' or 'obtained.'

too late

Happening or occurring beyond the right time.

huli na

out of style

Falling behind on new ideas or trends.

huli sa uso

to catch

The action of obtaining or catching something.

huliin

at last

Refers to a situation or condition that is late in awareness.

huli-huli

Caught or caught in the act.

You've been caught again copying me.

Nahuli ka na naman sa panggagaya mo sa akin.

Nth time or delayed response.

I'm late, I'm late for my meeting.

Huli na ako, late na ako for my meeting.

Late or overdue.

I'm late for school, I overslept.

Huli na ang pasok ko sa school, nag-oversleep ako.