mahuli

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Etymology 1

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From ma- (ability object-trigger verbal suffix) +‎ huli (catch; arrest).

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mahuli (complete nahuli, progressive nahuhuli, contemplative mahuhuli, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜑᜓᜎᜒ)

  1. to be able to catch someone or something (doing something)
    Synonym: madakip
    Nahuli ko siyang nagnanakaw ng pera.
    I was able to catch him stealing money.
  2. to be able to arrest or apprehend someone
    Synonyms: madakip, maaresto
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Etymology 2

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From ma- (intransitive (experience) actor-trigger verbal suffix) +‎ huli (catch; arrest).

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máhúli (complete nahuli, progressive nahuhuli, contemplative mahuhuli, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜑᜓᜎᜒ)

  1. to be caught or detected (doing something)
    Synonym: matutop
    Nahuli siyang nagnanakaw ng pera.
    He was caught stealing money.
  2. to be arrested or apprehended
    Synonyms: madakip, maaresto
  3. to be trapped or snared
    Synonyms: mabitag, masilo
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Etymology 3

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From ma- (intransitive (experience) actor-trigger verbal suffix) +‎ huli (late; behind).

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máhulí (complete nahuli, progressive nahuhuli, contemplative mahuhuli, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜑᜓᜎᜒ)

  1. to be late or tardy
    Synonyms: maantala, maatraso
    Bilisan mo't baka mahuli ka!
    Hurry, you might be late!
  2. to be left behind; to fall behind
    Synonym: maiwan
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Etymology 4

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From ma- (intransitive (experience) actor-trigger verbal suffix) +‎ huli (senile).

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mahulì (complete nahuli, progressive nahuhuli, contemplative mahuhuli, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜑᜓᜎᜒ)

  1. to become senile
    Synonyms: mag-ulyanin, mag-ulianin
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