Paghula (en. Prediction)

pag-hu-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An activity of stating things that will happen in the future based on intuition or evidence.
Prediction is often done by predictors.
Ang paghula ay karaniwang ginagawa ng mga tagapagbigay ng prediksyon.
The process of understanding and determining potential outcomes.
Through prediction, we can outline better plans.
Sa pamamagitan ng paghula, maaari tayong makabalangkas ng mas magandang plano.
A form of art often associated with symbols or tools.
Prediction may involve tarot cards or a crystal ball.
Ang paghula ay maaaring may kasamang tarot cards o crystal ball.

Etymology

From the root word 'hula' meaning 'to predict' or 'to foretell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fortune telling
Activity of stating what will happen next to a person based on signs.
paghula ng kapalaran
skilled in prediction
Possessing the ability or skill in predicting events.
marunong humula

Related Words

fortune teller
A person skilled in prediction or fortune telling.
manghuhula
guessing game
A game or activity emphasizing predictions and guessing.
hula-hula

Slang Meanings

Talking randomly for others to guess who they are
How's your guessing game with the people they've mentioned?
Kumusta naman ang paghula mo sa mga nabanggit nilang tao?
Belief in uncertain things
Your guess about what will happen next year is outrageous!
Ang paghula mo sa mangyayari sa susunod na taon ay nakakawindang!
Source of fun or amusement
Guessing the name of his crush is so entertaining!
Ang paghula sa pangalan ng crush niya ay nakakaaliw!