Magturing (en. To address)

/maɡˈturing/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of calling or identifying a person or thing.

Address him as a teacher, because he teaches in the class.

Magturing ka sa kanya bilang guro, dahil siya ay nagtuturo sa klase.

Assigning a specific name or characteristic to a person.

Address the child as your friend.

Magturing ka sa bata bilang iyong kaibigan.

Recognizing a person in a specific context.

Address your guests properly.

Magturing ka ng maayos sa iyong mga bisita.

Originates from 'turing' which refers to identifying or addressing a person in a specific manner.

address properly

To look or act respectfully towards others.

magturing ng maayos

address correctly

To call according to the characteristics or role of a person.

magturing nang tama

call

A word or phrase used to get the attention of a person.

tawag

recognition

The process of identifying or recognizing a person or thing.

pagkilala

speaking with respect or reverence

We need to speak respectfully to our teachers.

Kailangan nating magturing ng maayos sa mga guro natin.

being kind or polite to others

I hope we treat everyone well, no matter who they are.

Sana'y magturing tayo sa lahat ng tao, kahit sino pa sila.

respecting elders or those who are older

We should treat grandfathers and grandmothers as teachers of wisdom.

Dapat tayong magturing sa mga lolo at lola bilang mga tagapangaral ng karunungan.