Tinaw (en. Called)

/tiˈnaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of calling someone.
He called her name to respond.
Tinaw ang kanyang pangalan upang tumugon.
To give attention to someone or something.
She called her attention to the children.
Tinaw niya ang kanyang atensyon sa mga bata.
To inform or direct someone.
He called the guests to arrive at the venue.
Tinaw ang mga bisita na dumating sa venue.

Common Phrases and Expressions

calling of a name
The act of calling someone's name.
tinaw ng pangalan
calling attention
Clarifying attention to a particular matter.
tinaw ng pansin

Related Words

call
An action of calling someone.
tawag
attention
Focus given to a person or thing.
atensyon

Slang Meanings

Constantly being bothered or noticed.
Don't worry, I've been constantly bothered by his calls, so let's just go out.
Huwag kang mag-alala, tinaw na naman ako sa kanyang mga tawag kaya lumabas na tayo.
To feel or get attention.
I got attention when I saw him, he's really handsome!
Tinaw ako nung nakita ko siya, ang ganda niya talaga!
Encouraging or inviting.
I invited him to join the party, but he didn't want to.
Tinaw ko siya na sumama sa party, pero ayaw niya.