Tawgi (en. Call)

taw-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to call or beckon someone.
Call him so we can have lunch.
Tawgi mo siya upang makapananghalian na tayo.
A verb that refers to the act of initiating or reaching out.
Call the employees if assistance is needed.
Tawgi ang mga empleyado kung kinakailangan ng tulong.

Etymology

from the word 'tawag' meaning calling or seeking attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

call me
text or call me
tawgi mo ako
call attention
capture others' attention
tawgi ang atensyon

Related Words

call
A small form of proposition or encouragement to someone to approach or make contact.
tawag
call someone
The form of the verb used when the call is being made.
tawagin

Slang Meanings

Call this, call that (Depending on the situation, it can refer to something being a quick call or something that fluctuates.)
Wait, this is just a quick call, just wait for me for a moment.
Ay teka, tawgi lang to, antayin mo lang ako saglit.
Just call it (usually refers to asking someone to do something simple.)
What now, just call Janelle to bring the snacks.
Paano yan, tawgi mo na lang si Janelle para magdala ng snacks.
Nothing, just a call, like that (often used to downplay things.)
Oh, there's really no big deal here, nothing, just a call, like that.
Naku, wala namang big deal dito, wala, tawgi lang, parang ganon.