Panawag (en. Call)

pa-na-wag

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A call or invitation that is direct or indirect.
His call touched his heart.
Ang kanyang panawag ay tumagos sa kanyang puso.
A statement emphasizing the existence of an initial or important message.
The call from the office is important.
Ang panawag mula sa opisina ay mahalaga.
A word or phrase used to draw attention.
He used a call to announce his presence.
Gumamit siya ng panawag upang ipaalam ang kanyang presensya.

Etymology

Derived from the root 'awag' meaning to call or seek attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

call for attention
a call to attract attention
panawag ng atensyon
call for support
a call for help or support
panawag sa suporta

Related Words

call
The root of 'panawag' that shows the concept of calling.
awag

Slang Meanings

someone to talk to or chat with
Who is your companion? I don't think I know them.
Sino bang panawag mo? Parang hindi ko siya kilala.
friend or companion
Whenever I have a problem, he's the one I reach out to.
Tuwing may problema ako, siya ang panawag ko.