Paghihinuli (en. Arrest)

pag-hi-hin-u-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of catching or arresting a person.

The arrest of the trader was carried out by the authorities.

Ang paghihinuli ng mangangalakal ay isinagawa ng mga awtoridad.

Taking or arresting a person from a situation.

His capture was the reason for his release.

Ang kanyang paghihinuli ay naging dahilan ng kanyang paglaya.

The action of taking something that is not yours.

The capture of the stolen property should be reported to the police.

Ang paghihinuli ng mga ninakaw na ari-arian ay dapat ipagbigay-alam sa pulis.

from the root 'huli' meaning 'to catch' or 'to seize' with the prefix 'pag-' indicating a process or action.

arrest of suspects

the process of arresting individuals suspected of a crime.

paghihinuli ng mga suspek

catch

the act of taking or arresting a person or object.

huli

arrest

the act of bringing a person under the authority of the law.

aresto

Gathering of people, usually in a joyful way

We're having a paghihinuli because we're celebrating Aling Nena's birthday!

Paghihinuli kasi tayo-y nag-cecelebrate ng birthday ni Aling Nena!

Laid-back conversation or storytelling with friends

Let's have a gathering at my house later, just chill.

Let's have a paghihinuli sa bahay mamaya, chill lang tayo.

Joining in activities or events

I'll join your gathering later; I want to join the fun!

Sama ako sa paghihinuli niyo mamaya, gusto kong makisaya!