Panghulog (en. Drop)

/paŋˈhulog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of something falling from above to below.
The drop of the ball from the top of the building caused a noise.
Ang panghulog ng bola mula sa taas ng gusali ay nagdulot ng ingay.
An activity where an object is dropped or thrown to a specific location.
The drop of construction materials should be done carefully.
Ang panghulog ng mga materyales sa konstruksyon ay dapat na maingat na isinasagawa.
The act of performing an action related to removing or dropping something.
The dropping of letters is part of his job at the post office.
Ang panghulog ng mga liham ay bahagi ng kanyang trabaho sa post office.

Etymology

from the root word 'hulog'

Common Phrases and Expressions

bucket drop
Any instance of dropping a bucket to the ground or into water.
panghulog ng balde

Related Words

drop
The action of dropping or falling.
hulog
pour
The flow or running of a liquid from a container.
buhos

Slang Meanings

Dropping or blasting, usually in a sudden manner.
He dropped jokes as if he wasn't thinking.
Naghulog siya ng mga biro na parang hindi siya nag-iisip.
Dropping patience or giving up.
He couldn't hold back anymore and just fell into anger.
Hindi na siya nakapagpigil at nahulog na lang siya sa galit.
Giving something unexpectedly.
He suddenly dropped on promises, so I no longer trust him.
Bigla na lang siyang nahulog sa promises, kaya wala na akong tiwala.