Panghuli (en. Catching)
/paŋˈhu.li/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of catching or capturing an object or person.
The catching of fish was successful.
Ang panghuli sa isda ay naging matagumpay.
The apprehension or arrest of a person.
The catching of the suspect was done by the police.
Ang panghuli sa suspek ay ginawa ng pulis.
The final part or stage of something.
In the end, they learned the lesson.
Sa panghuli, natutunan nila ang leksyon.
verb
The act of catching an object.
The catch of the ball was a poke from the opponent.
Ang panghuli sa bola ay isang sundot mula sa kalaban.
The act of catching or capturing.
They catch birds in the morning.
Panghuli ng mga ibon sa umaga ang kanilang ginagawa.
Common Phrases and Expressions
catching fish
An activity involving the catching of fish.
panghuli ng isda
late catch
Arriving or acting later than the scheduled time.
panghuli sa oras
Related Words
catch
The word 'huli' refers to the act of seizing or capturing.
huli
rescue
The term 'sagip' means to help or save, related to catching.
sagip
Slang Meanings
catching the tail end or seizing the opportunity
This might be the last chance, so I need to act now.
Baka ito na ang panghuli, kaya kailangan ko nang kumilos.
behind the trend or unable to keep up with the times
You're too outdated; you need to catch up with the new trends.
Masyado kang panghuli, kailangan mo nang mag-update sa mga bagong trends.
the ending or last part
In the end, we should be happier in every moment.
Sa panghuli, dapat ay maging mas masaya tayo sa bawat pagkakataon.