From root: huli
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanghuli
nang-hu-LI
caught
Present (Incomplete)
nanghuhuli
nang-hu-hu-LI
catching
Future (Contemplated)
manghuhuli
mang-hu-hu-LI
will catch
Usage Note
Manghuli is used when referring to catching something as an activity or profession, such as fishing or hunting animals, and it often applies to law enforcement apprehending suspects. It implies an active search or pursuit rather than catching something by chance.
Examples
" Manghuli tayo ng isda. "
Natural Translation
Let's catch fish.
Literal Translation
Catch we of fish.
" Mahilig siyang manghuli ng isda. "
Natural Translation
He likes to catch fish.
Literal Translation
Fond he catch of fish.
" Maaga pang umaalis ang mga mangingisda upang manghuli ng isda habang kalmado pa ang dagat at malakas ang huli. "
Natural Translation
The fishermen leave early to catch fish while the sea is still calm and the catch is plentiful.
Literal Translation
Early still leave the fishermen to catch of fish while calm still the sea and strong the catch.
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