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    Magtaguri (en. To address)

    maɡ.ta.ˈɡu.ri

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that expresses an action of addressing or calling.
    Address that child by name.
    Magtaguri ka ng pangalan sa batang iyon.
    The process of giving a name or title to a person or thing.
    Addressing the animals in the zoo is useful.
    Magtaguri ng mga hayop sa zoo ay kapaki-pakinabang.

    Etymology

    From the word 'taguri' which means identification or calling.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    addressing animals
    Calling or naming animals.
    magtaguri sa mga hayop

    Related Words

    title
    The name or identifier given to a person or thing.
    taguri

    Slang Meanings

    To refer or mention someone or something in a particular way.
    The gay community uses 'beshie' to refer to their friends.
    Ang mga bakla, nagtaguri ng 'beshie' para sa kanilang mga kaibigan.
    To give a nickname or pet name.
    Why do you refer to her as 'kikay' when she isn't like that?
    Bakit ang taguri mo sa kanya ay 'kikay', eh hindi naman siya ganun?
    To joke or give a funny reference.
    Our group calls Marco 'Porkchop' because of his weight.
    Ang taguri ng tropa namin kay Marco ay 'Porkchop' dahil sa kanyang bigat.