Kalatuwat (en. Inquiry)
/ka.la.tuwat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An inquiry or statement providing information related to a conversation.
The inquiry from the committee is necessary to gather sufficient information.
Ang kalatuwat ng komite ay kinakailangan upang makakuha ng sapat na impormasyon.
verb
The process of asking or requesting information.
We should inquire for details before making a decision.
Dapat nating kalatuwat ang mga detalye bago magdesisyon.
Etymology
From the word 'latu' meaning 'call' or 'saying' and the prefix 'ka-' indicating possession.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to inquire
to ask or request information
magkalatuwat
Related Words
questions
The inquiries expressed to obtain information.
katanungan
research
The process of collecting information on a specific topic.
pananaliksik
Slang Meanings
Saying something that can be easily explained or understood.
Can you kalatuwat what you're saying? It seems confusing.
Kaya mo bang kalatuwat 'yang sinasabi mo? Mukhang magulo eh.
A certain translation or rendering of an idea.
Your lecture should be kalatuwat so that students can understand it better.
Dapat maging kalatuwat ang lecture mo para mas madali maintindihan ng mga estudyante.