Ipanghuli (en. To catch)

/iˈpaŋhuli/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Used to catch or seize something.

He brought a net to catch the fish.

Nagdala siya ng lambat upang ipanghuli ang isda.

The process of capturing.

Catching animals is one of his hobbies.

Ang ipanghuli ng mga hayop ay isa sa kanyang mga hilig.

A way to grab attention or action.

He needs to catch the people affected.

Kailangan niyang ipanghuli ang mga matatamaan na tao.

Combined from 'ipang' and 'huli'

seize the opportunity

Use the chance to gain an advantage.

ipanghuli ang pagkakataon

catch

An action of capturing or seizing.

huli

catching tool

The device used for catching, like a net or trap.

panghuli

last resort

Use that as a last resort, when there's no other way.

Ipanghuli mo na yun, kapag wala nang ibang paraan.

final step

It's like the final step that you should only take if there are no other options.

Paras yung ipanghuli na dapat lang kung wala nang ibang opsyon.

backup plan

If the first doesn't work, just make the other plans your backup.

Kung di mag-work ang una, maging ipanghuli na lang ang mga ibang plano.