Katawagan (en. Designation)

[ka-ta-wa-gan]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Refers to a specific name or term used for a person, thing, or concept.

The term 'teacher' is used for teachers in school.

Ang katawagan na 'guro' ay ginagamit para sa mga guro sa paaralan.

Can also refer to a general category that includes other terms.

Many terms exist for animals, such as 'dog' and 'cat'.

Maraming katawagan ang umiiral para sa mga hayop, tulad ng 'aso' at 'pusa'.

A type of calling that may relate to profession or art.

His designation in his field focuses on the creative arts.

Ang katawagan sa kanyang larangan ay nakatutok sa mga malikhaing sining.

from the root 'tawag' meaning 'name or call'

call to God

A call or invocation related to faith or religion.

katawagan sa Diyos

name

A word or group of words that gives identity to a person, place, thing, or idea.

pangalang

call

An act of calling or requesting attention from a person or thing.

tawag

name or term for a person or thing

What do you call him? It seems like he has a new nickname.

Ano'ng katawagan mo sa kanya? Parang may bago siyang nick na gamit.

nickname or nickname

Why do you call him 'Bob' when his real name is 'Rodolfo'?

Bakit 'Bob' ang katawagan mo sa kanya, eh 'yung totoo niyang pangalan 'Rodolfo'?

title or designation

What title was used for that award?

Ano bang katawagan ang ginamit sa award na 'yun?