Ihuli (en. Catch)
/iˈhu.li/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To capture something or someone.
Catch the ball before it falls.
Ihuli mo ang bola bago ito mahulog.
The acquisition or restraint of a person who makes it bad.
Police catch the thief.
Ihuli ng pulis ang magnanakaw.
Put or do something so that it doesn't get rid of it.
Take the fish in the net in the net.
Ihuli ang kapayatan ng isda sa lambat.
Etymology
Similar to the word 'huli' which means caught or captured.
Common Phrases and Expressions
catch me
Pretend to have committed a crime or wrongdoing.
ihuli mo ako
Related Words
caught
Means captured or recognized.
huli
arrest
The act of taking a person into custody.
dakip
Slang Meanings
Just chill
Just take it easy with that, just relax.
Ihuli mo na lang 'yan, relax ka lang.
Hold back
Hold back your anger, this won't help.
Ihuli mo ang galit mo, hindi ito makakatulong.
Stop
Stop what you're doing, that's wrong.
Ihuli mo na 'yang ginagawa mo, mali 'yan.
Enough already
I'm tired of it, just stop with your jokes.
Sawa na ako, ihuli mo na 'yang mga joke mo.