Magtawag (en. To call)

/mæɡˈtawɑɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To call is an action that shows calling a person or thing.
Call someone if you need help.
Magtawag ka ng isang tao kung kailangan mo ng tulong.
To call means to use voice or any device to get the attention of others.
Call the teacher if you have a question.
Magtawag ka sa guro kung may tanong ka.
The order to contact a person.
Call me tonight.
Magtawag ka sa akin mamayang gabi.

Etymology

The word 'magtawag' is derived from the root 'tawag' which means 'to call' or 'to summon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to call for attention
to get another person's attention
magtawag ng atensyon
to call on the phone
to use a phone to communicate with someone
magtawag sa telepono

Related Words

call
A call is the name or label given to a person or thing, as well as the process of calling.
tawag
telephone
A device used to communicate with people in distant places through calling.
telepono

Slang Meanings

To call on the phone or message.
Call me later, okay? I might have an update.
Tawagan mo ako mamaya, ha? Baka may update na ako.
To announce or provide information.
Make sure to call in the group chat about our meet-up.
Mag-tawag ka na sa group chat tungkol sa meet-up natin.
To reach out or get in touch.
You need to call him to settle things.
Kailangan mong magtawag sa kanya para makipag-ayos.