Panawagan (en. Call)

pah-nah-wah-gahn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A call or request for help, attention, or action.
He made a call to the people to help the victims of the typhoon.
Nagbigay siya ng panawagan sa mga tao na tumulong sa mga biktima ng bagyo.
A formal announcement often used in ceremonies or gatherings.
The call for the meeting was sent to all members.
Ang panawagan para sa pagpupulong ay ipinadala sa lahat ng miyembro.
An act of calling aimed at attracting a person's attention.
The teacher's call reached all the students in the class.
Ang panawagan ng guro ay umabot sa lahat ng estudyante sa klase.

Etymology

from the word 'panawag' meaning call or request.

Common Phrases and Expressions

call to the masses
A public call for people to act or participate.
panawagan sa masa
call for donation collection
A call for contributions to help a cause.
panawagan sa pangangalap ng donasyon

Related Words

call for discount
A call to consumers to receive discounts on products or services.
panawagan ng diskwento
call for justice
A call for justice or rights.
panawagan ng katarungan

Slang Meanings

Call or invitation for an occasion
Call for everyone to come to the fiesta on Sunday!
Panawagan na lahat ay pumunta sa piyesta sa Linggo!
Message or announcement for the public
The announcement on the radio, many people listened.
Yung panawagan sa radyo, maraming tao ang nakinig.
Inviting people to attend
Post an announcement on Facebook for the reunions!
Mag-post ka ng panawagan sa Facebook para sa reunions!