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    Tumugis (en. To chase)

    too-moo-gis

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of following or chasing a person or thing.
    He chased after snakes in the forest.
    Tumugis siya ng mga ahas sa gubat.
    The process of discovering or finding a stolen or lost item.
    He searched for the missing documents.
    Tumugis siya ng mga nawawalang dokumento.
    Showing determination to achieve a goal or result.
    He pursued his dreams.
    Tumugis siya ng kanyang mga pangarap.

    Etymology

    Root word: tugis

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pursue higher dreams
    Striving to achieve higher goals in life.
    tumugis ng mas mataas na pangarap

    Related Words

    chase
    The activity of looking for or chasing something or someone.
    tugis
    challenge
    A situation requiring effort and pursuit.
    pagsubok

    Slang Meanings

    to look for or catch
    Look for a good cellphone on sale!
    Tumugis ka ng magandang cellphone sa sale!
    to hitch a ride
    I hitched a ride on a jeep at the corner earlier.
    Tumugis ako ng jeep sa kanto kanina.
    to hide or conceal oneself
    Hide for a bit, they're waiting outside.
    Tumugis ka muna, nag-aantay sila sa labas.
    to run out or disappear
    All the food at the event has disappeared.
    Tumugis na ang lahat ng pagkain sa handaan.