Pahulain (en. To catch (in a delayed manner))

/pa.hu.lain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb meaning to delay or postpone an action.
Let him be delayed in the conversation if necessary.
Pahulain mo siya sa usapan kung kinakailangan.
Giving permission to not immediately carry out something.
In these situations, the decision should be delayed.
Sa mga sitwasyong ito, dapat pahulain ang pagdedesisyon.

Etymology

Root word: hulain (to catch)

Common Phrases and Expressions

delay the discussion
postpone the conversation
pahulain ang usapan

Related Words

to catch
The main verb meaning to catch or obtain something.
hulain

Slang Meanings

To guess or make a prediction.
Go ahead, just guess what will happen tomorrow.
Sige, pahulain mo na lang ako kung ano ang mangyayari bukas.
To give a guess or opinion.
You seem to be struggling there, just guess what you want.
Parang nahihirapan ka dyan, pahulain mo na lang kung ano ang gusto mo.
To guess something even if it’s not true.
What things have you guessed? Just take a guess for me!
Anong mga bagay ang nahulaan mo? Pahulain mo nga ako!