Apelahan (en. Calling)

/ˌapɛˈlahan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A name or title for a person or thing.

The naming of people is important for identification.

Ang apelahan ng mga tao ay mahalaga sa pagkilala.

The process of calling out or prioritizing names.

The naming of the protagonists in the show emphasized their characters.

Ang apelahan ng mga bida sa palabas ay nagbigay-diin sa kanilang karakter.

The term stems from the word 'apel', meaning 'to give a name'.

identity calling

Identifying or calling a person based on name.

apag-apelahan

naming

The process of giving a name to a person or thing.

pagpapangalan

Sometimes used as a term of endearment for a loved one or close friend.

How have you been, bestie? I missed you!

Kamusta na, beshie? Na-miss kita!

Commonly used to refer to a friend or buddy.

Come along, bro, we’re going to play!

Sama ka na, tropa, maglalaro tayo!

A common term for a group or clique.

Friends, let's go to eat!

Beshies, tayo na sa kainan!