Manghula (en. Fortune teller)

maŋˈɡula

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has the ability to predict or foresee the future.
The fortune teller warned people about an impending disaster.
Ang manghula ay nagbigay ng babala sa mga tao tungkol sa darating na sakuna.
A type of prophecy based on symbols or signs.
Many people believe that the fortune teller saw signs that would bring good luck.
Maraming tao ang naniniwala na ang manghula ay nakakita ng mga senyales na magdadala ng magandang kapalaran.
The process of making a prediction about a situation.
The fortune teller used tarot cards for her predictions.
Ang manghula ay gumamit ng tarot cards para sa kanyang mga prediksyon.

Etymology

From the word 'hula' meaning to guess or foresee the future.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fortune prediction
a forecast of someone's future or fortune through guessing.
manghula ng kapalaran
fortune teller's assistant
a person who assists or takes care of a fortune teller.
katulong ng manghuhula

Related Words

guess
The process of predicting or looking into the future.
hula
fortune
The overall condition or course of a person's life that can be predicted.
kapalaran

Slang Meanings

Fate's Star
My friend said she would be the Fate's Star in my love story.
Sabi ng kumare ko, siya raw ang magiging Bida ng Tadhana sa kwentong pag-ibig ko.
Chatterbox
Mang Juan is the chatterbox in the neighborhood, always with some gossip to predict.
Si Mang Juan ang taga-bola sa barangay, laging may chika na mahuhulaan.
Destiny Drawer
Who could be the Destiny Drawer in the next event of my life?
Sino kaya ang taga-guhit ng kapalaran sa susunod na kaganapan sa buhay ko?
Fable
Do you want to hear a fable? Maybe it'll predict what you’ll do next.
Gusto mo bang makinig sa pabula? Baka mahulaan ang susunod mong gawin.