Hulihin (en. Catch)
/huˈli.hin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of taking or capturing a person or thing.
Catch him before he can run away.
Hulihin mo siya bago siya makatakbo.
I command the capturing of the unseen.
Capture the ideas that are floating in your mind.
Hulihin mo ang mga ideya na lumulutang sa iyong isip.
Seizing or capturing a person committing a crime.
The police have orders to catch the thief.
Ang mga pulis ay may utos na hulihin ang magnanakaw.
Etymology
From the root word 'huli'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Catch your dreams
Pursuing your aspirations or goals in life.
Hulihin ang iyong mga pangarap
Related Words
catch
The act of catching or apprehending a person or object.
huli
seize
A word with the same meaning referring to taking a person or object.
dakpin
Slang Meanings
catching or grabbing a person or thing
Catch him already, he's been there for so long.
Hulihin mo nga siya, ang tagal na niyang nandiyan.
seizing the opportunity
Take this chance, you might be happy!
Hulihin mo na ang chance na 'to, malay mo masaya ka!
catching your feelings or emotions
Catch your feelings before you make a decision.
Hulihin mo ang nararamdaman mo bago ka makapagdesisyon.