Tawag (en. Call)
taw-ag
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Name or term for a thing or person.
The term for people who advocate for nature is 'environmentalist'.
Ang tawag sa mga taong nagtataguyod ng kalikasan ay mga 'environmentalist'.
A process of calling or asking for attention.
He did not pay attention to the call for him.
Ang tawag sa kanya ay hindi niya pinansin.
A request or command.
There is a call from the office for an important meeting.
May tawag mula sa opisina para sa isang mahalagang pulong.
Etymology
derived from the word 'tawagin' which means 'to call' or 'to summon'
Common Phrases and Expressions
call of the heart
A call that comes from emotions, often referring to love or desire.
tawag ng puso
call of duty
A summons to perform a responsibility or obligation.
tawag ng tungkulin
Related Words
to call
The act of asking for attention by giving a call.
tumawag
signal
A call or signal to get the attention of others.
kawagat
Slang Meanings
Part of the call
Hey, join us for our outing later!
Tawag dito, sama ka sa lakad namin mamaya!
Tell
You might need to call your friends if you need help.
Baka kailangan mo nang magtawag sa mga kaibigan mo kung kailangan mo ng tulong.
What's up
Hey, just call me when you're ready.
Tawag dito, tawagin mo na lang akong kapag ready ka na.
Make a call
It's okay that you didn't return the call, but I hope you'll make a call to us.
Ayos lang na hindi mo ibalik ang tawag, pero sana naman, gumawa ka ng tawag sa'min.