Magpahuli (en. To be late)

/mɒg.pɐ.hu.li/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the action of arriving late or being delayed.
You can just be late for the next bus.
Magpahuli ka na lang sa susunod na bus.
The act of doing something that is not timely.
He struggles to be late for his appointments.
Nahihirapan siyang magpahuli sa mga appointments niya.
The delay in a designated time.
Don't be late for your class tomorrow.
Huwag kang magpahuli sa iyong klase bukas.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be late
Do not postpone or be seen as late.
Huwag magpahuli

Related Words

catch up
Similar word describing delay.
pahuli
because
Emphasizes the reason for the delay.
dahil

Slang Meanings

to act cool or pretend to be uninterested
Just act cool, you don't have to show that you're excited.
Magpahuli ka na lang, di mo na kailangan ipakita na excited ka.
to let things happen without intervening
Alright, I'll just go with the flow of your plans, I don't want to interfere.
Sige, magpahuli na lang ako sa mga plano niyo, ayoko nang makialam.