Magpahula (en. To guess)

/maɡ.paˈhu.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to guess or determine something.
Guess what is inside the box.
Magpahula ka sa akin kung ano ang laman ng kahon.
An assessment or guess that is uncertain.
He tried to make a guess about the upcoming events.
Sinubukan niyang magpahula tungkol sa mga susunod na kaganapan.
The process of delivering a guess based on signs.
His guess is based on the stars.
Ang kanyang magpahula ay nakabatay sa mga bituin.

Etymology

from the root word hulang which means to predict or determine.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Make a guess!
Ask someone else to guess something.
Magpahula ka!

Related Words

guess
The act of forming an idea based on limited information.
hulaan

Slang Meanings

to express your guess or opinion
Make your guess now, do you think our team will win?
Magpahula ka na, sa tingin mo ba panalo ang team natin?
to ask for predictions or bets
Let's guess what will happen in the finals!
Magpahula tayo sa mga mangyayari sa finals!
to provide ideas about what will happen
Oh no, just guess when the gift will arrive!
Naku, magpahula ka na lang kung kailan darating ang regalo!