Pamahulihan (en. Catching)

/pamahulihan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method or system of obtaining information or intelligence from a person or group.
The catching is an important step in the investigation.
Ang pamahulihan ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagsisiyasat.
Indicates the action of attempting to follow or catch a target.
In the catching, every step must be planned carefully.
Sa pamahulihan, ang bawat hakbang ay dapat planado nang mabuti.
A strategy for obtaining specific information from witnesses or known individuals.
They used catching to gather the opinions of witnesses.
Gumamit sila ng pamahulihan upang makuha ang opinyon ng mga saksi.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'hulihan' meaning 'to catch' or 'to follow'

Common Phrases and Expressions

catching of information
gathering of necessary information
pamahulihan ng mga impormasyon

Related Words

catch
the action of catching or seizing something or someone.
hulihin

Slang Meanings

Caught-caught
Of course, that's caught with the sidecars that are being apprehended.
Siyempre, huli-huli yan sa mga sidecar na mga pamahulihan.
In jail
If you get caught, you might be in jail already.
Pag pamahulihan ka, baka nasa preso ka na.
Secret
You know, it's like a secret when there's an apprehension.
Alam mo na, parang sikreto kapag may pamahulihan.