Sambitan (en. Summons)
/sambitán/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A call or command to a person.
The summons from his teacher prompted him to arrive at school early.
Ang sambitan ng kanyang guro ay nag-udyok sa kanya na dumating sa paaralan nang maaga.
The process of calling a person to attend a meeting or court.
He received the summons that he needed to appear in court.
Natanggap niya ang sambitan na kailangan niyang magpakita sa hukuman.
A document containing a formal call to a person.
The summons was written on official court paper.
Ang sambitan ay nakasulat sa opisyal na papel ng korte.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'sambit' meaning call or command.
Common Phrases and Expressions
God's summons
God's call to his people for a purpose.
sambitan ng Diyos
Related Words
call
The root word of sambitan meaning to speak or to call.
sambit
Slang Meanings
storytelling or chatting
Come on, let's have a chat about what happened to us!
Tara, sambitan tayo tungkol sa mga nangyari sa atin!
being together or company
Our time together at the beach earlier was so fun!
Masaya ang sambitan natin sa beach kanina!
discussion or debate
Our talk should have more substance, not just about girls.
Dapat mas may laman ang sambitan natin, hindi lang ang mga babae.