Pahulaan (en. Guessing game)

/pə-hu-lá-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of game where one person gives clues and others make a guess or answer.
In the guessing game, he gave hints for others to guess the correct answer.
Sa laro ng pahulaan, nagbigay siya ng mga pahiwatig upang mahulaan ng iba ang tamang sagot.
The process of guessing things that are uncertain.
The children enjoyed their guessing game while trying to guess the animals based on the details.
Ang mga bata ay nasiyahan sa kanilang pahulaan habang tinatangkang hulaan ang mga hayop batay sa mga detalye.

Etymology

It originated from the word "hulaan" which means to guess or make an estimation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's play a guessing game.
An invitation to participate in a guessing game.
Magpahulaan tayo.

Related Words

guess
The action of providing answers to questions or clues.
hulaan

Slang Meanings

Tease or tickle (in a playful sense)
Come on, guess what happened to us at the party. It was just so teasing!
Sige nga, pahulaan mo kung anong nangyari sa amin sa party. Kaka-kiliti lang!
Secret
Guess it, but this is just a secret, okay!
Pahulaan mo, pero sikrito lang ito ha!
Guessing game
Hey, guess what I'm thinking!
Kumusta, pahulaan mo nga kung ano ang iniisip ko!