Hulog (en. Drop)

/ˈhu.lɔg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of dropping or letting something fall from a high place.
He dropped an egg from the table.
Hulog siya ng isang itlog mula sa mesa.
The act of something falling to the ground due to gravity.
The wind dropped the leaves.
Naghulog ng mga dahon ang hangin.
The occurrence or result of something falling.
The fall of stars is one of the beautiful sights at night.
Ang hulog ng mga bituin ay isa sa mga magandang tanawin sa gabi.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'hulog' meaning 'to drop' or 'to fall'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heavenly drop
A blessing or an unexpected good opportunity.
hulog ng langit
rain drop
The pouring of rain from the sky.
hulog ng ulan

Related Words

to drop
The act of dropping or letting something fall.
maghulog
continuously dropping
A type of action that continues to pour or fall.
hulog-hulog

Slang Meanings

to collapse
The roof collapsed after the heavy rain.
Hulog na yung bubong after ng malakas na ulan.
failed
I failed my exams, so I just studied again.
Hulog na exams ko, kaya nagstudy na lang ako ulit.
fell for someone
He fell for her, and now there's nothing he can do.
Nag-hulog na siya sa kanya, wala na siyang magawa.
drop out
He dropped out of school and didn't go back.
Nag-hulog siya sa school at hindi na bumalik.