Magpaturing (en. To call)

/maɡ.pa.tu.ˈɾiŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to give a name or call someone or something.

Let's name our new pet.

Magpaturing tayo ng pangalan para sa bagong alaga.

The act of calling or introducing someone based on their status or characteristics.

Introduce yourself as the teacher to your students.

Magpaturing ka bilang guro sa iyong mga estudyante.

A type of expression that describes status or relationship with others.

Address elders properly.

Magpaturing ng tama sa mga nakatatanda.

Origin: from the root word 'turing', meaning 'name', commonly used in verbs.

Name properly

Properly creating a name or addressing a person.

Magpaturing ng tama

name

A word or set of words used to identify a person, thing, or idea.

pangalan

calling

The act of calling or signaling a person.

pagtawag

to act macho or show off toughness

Mark is always acting tough, always bragging to show he’s cool.

Sobrang magpaturing si Mark, lagi na lang mayabang para ipakita na astig siya.

to show off in a flashy way or dress outrageously

Sometimes he really shows off at parties, wearing neon clothes.

Minsan, nag magpaturing siya sa party, nag suot ng neon na damit.

to be overly confrontational or aggressive

Don't act tough outside; we might end up hurting someone.

Huwag magpaturing sa labas, baka may masaktan sa atin.