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Meaning of mahuli | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
maˈhuli

Definitions

  1. to be late or tardy
  2. to become senile
  3. to be able to catch someone or something (doing something)
  4. to be caught or detected (doing something)
  5. to be left behind; to fall behind
  6. to be able to arrest or apprehend someone
  7. to be arrested or apprehended
  8. to be trapped or snared

Examples

“Nahuli ko siyang nagnanakaw ng pera.”

I was able to catch him stealing money.

“Nahuli siyang nagnanakaw ng pera.”

He was caught stealing money.

“Bilisan mo't baka mahuli ka!”

Hurry, you might be late!

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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