Catch (tl. Hulihin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong hulihin ang bola.
I want to catch the ball.
Context: daily life Hulihin mo ang pusa sa likod ng bahay.
You catch the cat behind the house.
Context: daily life Ang mga bata ay hulihin ang mga isda sa ilog.
The children catch fish in the river.
Context: leisure Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nangingisda ako at hulihin ang pinakamalaking isda.
I am fishing and I want to catch the biggest fish.
Context: leisure Kung mabilis ka, hulihin mo ang bola bago ito mahulog.
If you are quick, you can catch the ball before it falls.
Context: sports Sinubukan niyang hulihin ang atensyon ng guro.
He tried to catch the teacher's attention.
Context: school Advanced (C1-C2)
Kailangan nating hulihin ang pagkakataong ito bago ito mawala.
We need to catch this opportunity before it slips away.
Context: opportunity Minsan, hindi sapat ang bilis; dapat din nating hulihin ang tamang sandali.
Sometimes, speed isn't enough; we must also catch the right moment.
Context: philosophy Sa kanyang pagguhit, sinubukan niyang hulihin ang damdamin ng kalikasan.
In his painting, he tried to catch the essence of nature.
Context: art