Predictable in Tagalog

“Predictable” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Mahuhulaan” or “Mapapaghulaan”, referring to something that can be foreseen, expected, or anticipated based on patterns or previous knowledge. This term is widely used when describing behaviors, outcomes, events, or situations that follow expected patterns in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Predictable

[Definition]:

• Predictable /prɪˈdɪktəbl/
• Adjective 1: Able to be predicted or expected; behaving or occurring in a way that is expected.
• Adjective 2: Lacking originality or interest due to being too familiar or formulaic.
• Adjective 3: Consistent in pattern or behavior, making future actions or events foreseeable.

[Synonyms] = Mahuhulaan, Mapapaghulaan, Inaasahan, Sigurado, Tiyak, Pirmihan ang ugali

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The movie’s ending was so predictable that everyone guessed it halfway through.
• Ex1_PH: Ang wakas ng pelikula ay napaka-mahuhulaan kaya nahulaan ng lahat sa kalagitnaan pa lang.
• Ex2_EN: His reactions are always predictable whenever he’s under pressure.
• Ex2_PH: Ang kanyang mga reaksyon ay laging mahuhulaan tuwing siya ay nasa ilalim ng presyon.
• Ex3_EN: The weather in this region is quite predictable during the summer months.
• Ex3_PH: Ang panahon sa rehiyong ito ay medyo mahuhulaan sa mga buwan ng tag-araw.
• Ex4_EN: She found the book boring because the plot was too predictable.
• Ex4_PH: Nakita niyang nakakaboring ang libro dahil ang daloy ng kuwento ay masyadong mahuhulaan.
• Ex5_EN: Having a predictable routine helps reduce stress and anxiety for many people.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pagkakaroon ng mahuhulaan na rutina ay tumutulong na mabawasan ang stress at pagkabalisa ng maraming tao.