Pinaghahabulan (en. Being chased)
/pinag-ha-bu-lan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of one person or thing chasing another person or thing.
They are chasing each other in the park because of the game.
Sila ay pinaghahabulan sa parke dahil sa laro.
A condition in which one person is being dragged or chased by others.
The children were happy with their chasing in the backyard.
Naging masaya ang mga bata sa kanilang pinaghahabulan sa likod-bahay.
Expressed as if the chase has no end.
Their chase seems to be endless.
Ang pinaghahabulan nila ay tila hindi natatapos.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'habol' which means to chase
Common Phrases and Expressions
they are being chased
they are playing tag
sila ay pinaghahabulan
Related Words
chase
the act of chasing or attempting to reach a person or thing.
habol
Slang Meanings
sliding or catching up in love
Jan said that she and Alex are chasing each other.
Sabi ni Jan, pinaghahabulan daw nila ni Alex ang isa't isa.
in a hurry or anxious in a situation
Wow, they're already chasing me for this deadline!
Grabe, pinaghahabulan na nila ako sa deadline na 'to!
fighting over or playing tag
In the game, it feels like we're really chasing each other against the opponents!
Sa laro, parang pinaghahabulan talaga kami ng mga kalaban!