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    Paghahabol (en. Chase)

    /pagaˈhabol/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of following something or someone to retrieve.
    The police's chase of the thief reached the road.
    Ang paghahabol ng pulis sa magnanakaw ay umabot sa kalsada.
    The endeavor to attain something that seems to be getting away.
    The students' pursuit of their dreams is unwavering.
    Ang paghahabol ng mga estudyante sa kanilang mga pangarap ay hindi natitinag.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'habol' which means 'to retrieve or to follow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chasing time
    Effort to keep up with the given time.
    paghahabol sa oras

    Related Words

    chase
    The root word meaning 'to follow' or 'to retrieve'.
    habol
    following
    The act of following or chasing someone or something.
    pagsunod

    Slang Meanings

    Trying to reconcile or send messages to make up.
    He/She is pursuing his/her ex, still hoping they can get back together.
    Naghahabol siya sa ex niya, umaasa pa rin na magkakaayos sila.
    Being clingy or overly attached.
    It's like he/she is pursuing me, I can't even move on!
    Parang naghahabol siya sa akin, hindi na ako maka-move on!
    Trying to get someone's attention.
    I always chase after his/her attention, but he/she doesn't notice me.
    Lagi na lang akong naghahabol sa atensyon niya, pero di niya ako pinapansin.