Daingin (en. Call)

/da-ˈin-gin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A call or summons to a person, usually asking for help.
They sent their call to the authorities.
Ipinadala nila ang daingin nila sa mga kinauukulan.
The process of calling on a person for a specific reason.
His call reached the local government.
Ang kanyang daingin ay nakarating sa lokal na pamahalaan.

Etymology

root word: 'daing'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Request and call
A call for help or support.
Paghiling at daingin

Related Words

cry
An expression showing complaint, pain, or need.
daing
appeal
A form of calling or requesting attention from others.
panawagan

Slang Meanings

asking for help or support from someone
Sometimes you also need to ask kuya for help when you have a problem.
Minsan kailangan mo ring daingin si kuya kapag may problema ka.
to complain or express discontent about something
I keep complaining to my friends about work.
Lagi na lang ako daingin ng daingin sa mga kaibigan ko tungkol sa trabaho.