Magpatabang (en. To ask for help)

mag-pa-ta-bang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of asking for help from another person.
He asked for help from his friend when he struggled with his project.
Nagpatabang siya sa kanyang kaibigan nang nahirapan siya sa kanyang proyekto.
Calling on another person to intervene in a situation to provide assistance.
He needed to ask for help because he couldn't do the task alone.
Kailangan niyang magpatabang dahil hindi niya kaya mag-isa ang gawain.
A way of expressing the need for support or assistance.
He intentionally asked for help from the people around him in times of need.
Sinasadyang magpatabang siya sa mga tao sa paligid niya sa oras ng pangangailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I hope you can help me.
Sana magpatabang ka sa akin.

Related Words

help
Expresses the support or assistance that a person can offer.
tulong
to ask
The act of requesting or calling for attention.
humingi

Slang Meanings

to help
I hope you can help me with my project.
Sana magpatabang ka sa akin sa project ko.
to ask for help
He asked his friend for help with his report.
Nagpatabang siya sa barkada niya para sa kanyang report.
to beg for help
Sometimes you really need to ask for help even if you're shy.
Minsan kailangan talagang magpatabang kahit nahihiya.