Mahulog (en. To fall)
/maˈhulog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to fall from a high place.
The child fell from the stairs.
Mahulog ang bata mula sa hagdan.
The act of causing something to fall.
The ball fell to the ground.
Mahulog ang bola sa lupa.
An action requiring physical movement.
He might fall if he is not careful.
Baka mahulog siya kapag hindi siya maingat.
Etymology
From the root word 'hulog' meaning to fall.
Common Phrases and Expressions
fall into a trap
To fall into a situation you do not want.
mahulog sa bitag
to lose heart
To become gloomy or lose hope.
mahulog ang loob
Related Words
drop
The root word of 'mahulog' referring to the act of falling.
hulog
fell
The past form of 'mahulog' indicating an action that has already occurred.
nahulog
Slang Meanings
fell or dropped in a place
He fell from the tree.
Nakahulog siya mula sa puno.
lost interest (became disheartened)
I have lost interest in this relationship.
Nahulog na ang loob ko sa relasyon na ito.
to spread out or to do volleyball (slang implying random falling or spreading)
It was so much fun, it felt like we just fell on the street laughing.
Sobrang saya, parang nahulog lang kami sa kalye sa tawa.