EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
the act or manner of being caught; tardiness...
to exhale; to vent (feelings)...
to ask for something on someone's behalf...
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.
/pag-ka-ka-HU-li/
FIL: Ang paraan o kalagayan ng pagiging nahuli, maaaring sa konteksto ng pagdakip o pagiging huli sa takdang oras.
EN: the act or manner of being caught; tardiness
This has two main vibes. First, it's the "Huli ka!" moment—the *how* you got caught cheating on an exam or sneaking out. The `pagkakahuli` is the story you tell your friends about it. Second, it's the state of being late for your shift. "Grabe `pagkakahuli` ko kanina, na-trapik sa EDSA for 2 hours!" It's not just *being* late, but the *circumstance* of being late.
From `pag-` (nominalizer) + `kaka-` (manner/state) + `huli` (catch; late).
ROOT MEANING: late; last; final
Context is key to determine if it means 'being caught' or 'being late'.
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🇵🇭 Ikinuwento niya ang detalye ng pagkakahuli sa magnanakaw.
🇺🇸 He narrated the details of the capture of the thief.
🇵🇭 Ang madalas niyang pagkakahuli sa trabaho ay naging dahilan ng kanyang pagkakatanggal.
🇺🇸 His frequent tardiness at work became the reason for his dismissal.
Pang-uri
Isang katangian ng pagiging kalmado, matatag ang loob, at hindi nakakaramdam ng takot, kaba, o pagkabalisa sa harap ng isang hamon o sitwasyon.