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    Maghabol (en. To chase)

    /maɡˈha.bol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of following or attempting to reach something or someone.
    He chased the bus that was already running.
    Naghabol siya sa bus na tumatakbo na.
    The act of making effort to obtain or reach something.
    Let's chase our dreams.
    Maghabol tayo ng mga pangarap natin.
    The act of running or walking fast to reach a person or object.
    She chased her friend in the park.
    Naghabol siya sa kanyang kaibigan sa parke.

    Etymology

    From the root 'habol' meaning 'to chase' or 'to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to chase time
    effort to catch up with the time or deadline
    maghabol ng oras
    to chase from behind
    to follow or create a chase behind another person
    maghabol sa likod

    Related Words

    chase
    The base form of the word meaning 'to follow' or 'to reach.'
    habol
    charge
    Attack or assault on a person or object.
    sugod

    Slang Meanings

    continuous following or chasing after someone
    Her bag fell, so I will chase after her to return it.
    Nahulog ang bag niya kaya maghahabol ako sa kanya para ibalik.
    to chase or annoy someone, usually in an irritating way
    It seems like all you do is chase after him!
    Parang wala ka nang ginawa kundi ang maghabol sa kanya!
    to follow someone for another purpose, like personal interest
    Why do you always chase after them at events? Is it for the free food?
    Bakit palagi kang maghahabol pag may event? Para sa free food ba?