Kaok (en. To call)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word used to describe the act of calling a person or thing.
I called her to get her attention.
Kaok siya upang makuha ang kanyang atensyon.
A declaration of someone's or something's name.
I called out her name when I heard her.
Kaok ang pangalan niya nang marinig ako.
Calling with the intention to communicate or connect.
I called my friend to discuss the plan.
Kaok ang aking kaibigan upang pag-usapan ang plano.

Common Phrases and Expressions

call for help
calling for assistance or support
kaok ng tulong

Related Words

to call
The verb meaning to summon or mention a name.
tawagin

Slang Meanings

Eat
Let's eat outside, the food there is delicious!
Kaok tayo sa labas, ang sarap ng pagkain dun!
Just ate
Sorry, I can't make it, I just ate.
Sorry, hindi ako makakarating, kaok lang kasi ako.
Let's eat
Dude, let's eat later at the canteen.
Dude, kaok tayo mamaya sa kantina.