Nahulog (en. Fell)

/naˈhulog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of the verb meaning to drop down from above.
The fruit fell from the tree.
Nahulog ang pruble mula sa puno.
The occurrence in which an object is no longer standing or in the correct position.
The book fell from the table.
Nahulog ang libro mula sa mesa.
Refers to a person descending from a high place downwards.
He fell from the stairs.
Nahulog siya mula sa hagdang-bato.

Etymology

Came from the verb 'hulog' which means to fall.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the heart fell
In love or infatuated.
nahulog ang puso

Related Words

to drop
The root form of 'nahulog' that refers to the act of falling.
hulog
to fall down
An action that has a similar meaning to 'nahulog'.
bumagsak

Slang Meanings

Lost balance or fell down.
I fell from that job because I couldn't handle it.
Nahulog ako sa trabahong 'yon kasi hindi ko siya kaya.
Became overly emotional or gave in.
I've fallen for his words, I don't know what to do anymore.
Nahulog na ako sa mga salita niya, hindi ko na alam ang gagawin.
Caught on to a plan or idea.
People have fallen for this trend, everyone's posting about it.
Nahulog na ang mga tao sa trend na 'to, lahat sila nagpo-post.
Became a victim of a blunder or mistake.
He fell for that prank, he was so stupid.
Nahulog siya sa prank na 'yan, sobrang tanga.