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    Patulan (en. To respond or to engage)

    /pa.tu.lan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To act or do something in response to a call or communication.
    He should not engage with negative comments.
    Hindi siya dapat patulan ang mga negatibong komento.
    Agree to start a conversation or argument.
    It's pointless to engage in meaningless discussions.
    Walang silbi kung patulan pa ang mga walang kabuluhang diskusyon.
    To interact with others for different reasons.
    Out of respect, he did not engage overly emotionally.
    Dahil sa kanyang respeto, hindi siya nakipag-ugnayan sa sobrang emosyon.

    Etymology

    Originated from behavior stemming from misunderstandings.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    engage in a conversation
    Connect or respond to a conversation.
    patulan ang isang usapan
    do not engage
    Avoid talking or responding.
    huwag patulan

    Related Words

    conversation
    A communication or interaction with another person.
    usapan
    argument
    A debate or discussion with opinions on both sides.
    argumento

    Slang Meanings

    To engage in an argument or debate.
    Just don't engage with the unpleasant netizens.
    Huwag na lang patulan ang mga hindi kaaya-ayang netizens.
    To respond to challenges or provocations.
    Even simple teasing, he took it on.
    Pati ang simpleng biruan, pinatulan niya.
    To get involved with a person or situation that causes trouble.
    There he is again, getting involved in the trouble again.
    Nandiyan na naman siya, patulan na naman ang gulo.