Nagtatanong (en. Asking)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of verb meaning to ask or seek information.
He is asking about the time of their class.
Siya ay nagtatanong tungkol sa oras ng kanilang klase.
Expressing a desire to know specific information.
I am asking what day their meeting is.
Nagtatanong ako kung anong araw ang kanilang pulong.
The action of questioning is often done to clarify matters.
He is asking to find out the answer to his problem.
Nagtatanong siya upang malaman ang sagot sa kanyang problema.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I am asking
A statement expressing the intent to ask.
Nagtatanong ako

Related Words

question
An inquiry or conversation aimed at obtaining information.
tanong
to ask
The act of questioning or requesting information from others.
magtanong

Slang Meanings

stingy question
Why are you asking so many questions, it's like you're stingy with the answers?
Bakit ang dami mong nagtatanong, parang kuripot ka sa sagot?
gossip
You're only asking to be a gossip!
Nagtatanong ka lang para maging chismoso ka!
nudge/tease
You're making so many nudges, you're just asking me!
Ang daming hirit mo, nagtatanong ka lang sa kin!
showing off
Why are you still asking, it's like you're already showing off?
Bakit nagtatanong ka pa, eh parang nagyayabang ka na?