Hulihan (en. Catch)

hu-li-han

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A place or situation where catching occurs.

The army has a catch on the cliff.

Ang hukbo ay may hulihan sa talampas.

An opportunity or chance to catch something or someone.

A catch occurred on the road.

May hulihan na naganap sa kalsada.

verb

The process of catching or obtaining.

I will catch fish in the lake.

Huhulihin ko ang isda sa lawa.

Chasing or pursuing a person or thing.

We need to catch the thief.

Kailangan nating hulihin ang magnanakaw.

catch the opportunity

Take action at the right time.

hulihin ng pagkakataon

catch

The action of obtaining or capturing something.

huli

caught

A turtle or person caught in an action.

huli-huli

catch or apprehend someone, especially in a sneaky or unexpected way

Catch him before he leaves the house!

Hulihin mo siya bago pa siya makaalis ng bahay!

to get or to obtain something, often under informal or casual circumstances

I managed to snag a new cellphone on sale!

Nakahulihin ako ng bagong cellphone sa sale!

to bag something or to get a deal

I snagged those shoes; they were on sale!

Huli sa akin 'yang sapatos na yan, nakasale!