Manunugis (en. Hunter)

/ma.nu.nu.gis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to pursue or capture a person or animal.

The hunter traveled far to catch his prey.

Ang manunugis ay naglakbay ng malayo upang makuha ang kanyang biktima.

A person whose job is to hunt or pursue.

The hunter is an important part of the fishing community.

Ang manunugis ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng komunidad ng mga mangingisda.

from the word 'tugis' meaning 'pursuit' or 'chase'.

banana hunter

A person known for hunting bananas or in another context, pursuing wrongdoings.

manunugis ng saging

pursuit

The process of searching for or chasing after a person or thing.

tugis

hunting

The activity of pursuing and capturing animals for food.

pangangaso

teasing

Oh no, Mark is going to tease you again!

Ay naku, manunugis na naman 'yang si Mark sa'yo, eh!

caught red-handed

Oh no, he's going to expose you! Your pictures are caught red-handed.

Naku, manunugis na siya! Huling-huli na ang mga larawan mo.

life-threatening (in terms of feeling emotional pressure)

Because of the teasing, the experiences we've been through are life-threatening for us!

Dahil sa manunugis, buwis-buhay ang mga pinagdaanan nating dalawa!