Tugunin (en. To respond)
/tuˈɡunin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To give an answer or reaction to a question or situation.
As a teacher, I need to respond to the questions of my students.
Bilang guro, kailangan kong tugunin ang mga tanong ng aking mga estudyante.
To carry out an action as a response.
People need to respond to the government's call for help.
Kailangang tugunin ng mga tao ang tawag ng gobyerno para sa tulong.
To provide an answer to a letter or message.
He needs to respond to the letter as soon as possible.
Kailangang tugunin niya ang sulat sa lalong madaling panahon.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tugon' meaning answer or reaction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to answer the call
Response to a phone or communication.
tugunin ang tawag
to answer the questions
To respond to questions.
tugunin ang mga katanungan
Related Words
answer
The reply or reaction to a situation or question.
tugon
response
The result or response to a proposal or question.
sagot
Slang Meanings
To respond to a call or invitation
Respond to that, it’s a missed opportunity!
Tugunin mo na 'yan, sayang ang pagkakataon!
To be open to ideas or suggestions
Be open to his suggestions.
Tugunin mo naman ang mga suhestiyon niya.
To communicate or chat
Message me on Messenger later.
Tugunin mo ako sa Messenger mamaya.