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    Manghuli (en. To catch)

    maŋˈɡu.li

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that expresses the act of obtaining or catching something, usually focusing on the presence of the victim or the thing being caught.
    He caught a fish in the river.
    Nanghuli siya ng isda sa ilog.
    The act of detaining a person or animal that violates the law.
    The police will catch the thieves.
    Ang mga pulis ay manghuhuli ng mga magnanakaw.
    The process of trying to obtain or encounter something that is lost.
    Let's catch some butterflies in the park.
    Manghuli tayo ng mga butterfly sa parke.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to catch fish
    the act of obtaining fish from a body of water
    manghuli ng isda
    to catch thieves
    the act of detaining criminals
    manghuli ng mga magnanakaw

    Related Words

    catch
    The process or result of obtaining something.
    huli
    detain
    The act of obtaining or catching, often having legal connotations.
    dakip

    Slang Meanings

    Caught!
    I caught you doing that!
    Huli-huli na kita sa ginawa mo!
    Let's catch our crushes later!
    Perfect! Let's catch our crushes later!
    Swak! Mang-huli tayo ng mga crush natin mamaya!
    Oops, you got caught in your mischief again!
    Oops, you got caught in your mischief again!
    Nako, huli ka na naman sa kalokohan!