hagad
hágad with stress marks
chase after; pursuer
Usage Note
Hagad describes the act of pursuing or chasing, as well as the pursuer themselves — more intense and purposeful than habol, suggesting a determined, driven chase. It is often used in narratives involving a pursuit scene, a persistent suitor, or a dogged investigator, and is more common in literary and formal registers.
Examples
" Mabilis ang hagad ng aso. "
Natural Translation
The dog's chase is fast.
Literal Translation
Fast the chase of dog.
" Hindi tumitigil ang hagad ng pulis sa suspek. "
Natural Translation
The police pursuit of the suspect does not stop.
Literal Translation
Not stopping the chase of-the police to-the suspect.
" Tuloy-tuloy ang hagad ng mga awtoridad sa magnanakaw hanggang sa ito ay sumuko na lamang sa wakas. "
Natural Translation
The authorities' pursuit of the thief continued nonstop until he finally just surrendered in the end.
Literal Translation
Continuous the chase of authorities to-the thief until that surrendered just in end.
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