From root: huli
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
hinuli
hi-nu-LI
caught
Present (Incomplete)
hinuhuli
hi-nu-hu-LI
catching
Future (Contemplated)
huhulihin
hu-hu-li-HIN
will catch
Usage Note
Hulihin is used when the focus is on the object or person being caught, such as a criminal, a stray animal, or a thrown object. It is a common term in contexts involving law enforcement, hunting, or sports.
Examples
" Hulihin mo ang bola. "
Natural Translation
Catch the ball.
Literal Translation
Catch you the ball.
" Kailangan mong hulihin ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
You need to catch the thief.
Literal Translation
Need you catch the thief.
" Ilang araw na sinubukan ng mga pulis na hulihin ang suspek bago siya tuluyang nahuli sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
For several days the police tried to catch the suspect before he was finally caught at the market.
Literal Translation
Some days already tried by the police catch the suspect before he finally was-caught at market.
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