Taghoy (en. To call)

/taˈɡoj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of call or shout used to get someone's attention.

He called from across the street to summon his friend.

Nagtaghoy siya mula sa kabilang kalsada upang tawagin ang kanyang kaibigan.

A sound used to express feelings of despair or fear.

As she felt sad, she couldn't help but cry out.

Habang siya'y nalulumbay, hindi niya napigilang magtaghoy.

cry of the heart

a call of feelings or emotions

taghoy ng puso

to call

The act of calling or urging.

tumawag

shout

A loud sound to get attention.

sigaw

A whisper or call from someone with a personal implication.

In his call, it seemed like he was saying a secret.

Sa taghoy niya, parang may sinasabi siyang lihim.

A shout or call with emotion, often for pride or attraction.

The crowd's shout while singing their national anthem.

Taghoy ng mga tao habang inawit ang kanilang pambansang awit.

Calling out to someone to show off or pretend.

He shouted big words to get everyone's attention.

Nagtaghoy siya ng mga malalaking salita para makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.