Matawag (en. Calling)

/maˈtawag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to call or summon.
Call me if you need something.
Matawag ka sa akin kung may kailangan ka.
To attract attention by speaking or calling.
Call for help if necessary.
Matawag ka ng tulong kung kinakailangan.

Etymology

From the root words 'mata' (eye) and 'tawag' (to call).

Common Phrases and Expressions

call attention
to catch or attract someone's attention.
matawag ang pansin

Related Words

call
The act of calling or making noise to get attention.
tawag
speak
The act of expressing words.
magsalita

Slang Meanings

just call it
Just call me later when you're there!
Matawag mo na lang ako mamaya pag nandiyan ka na!
just call
Just call when you're free.
Matawag ka na lang kapag free ka na.
just text me
Just call me via text, I don't want to talk face-to-face.
Matawag mo lang ako via text, ayoko nang makipag-usap ng harapan.