Tumibag (en. To respond)

/tuˈmibag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that indicates responding or answering a question.

He responded well to the teacher's questions.

Tumibag siya sa mga tanong ng guro ng maayos.

The process of conveying information or feelings to others.

Students should respond to their assignments.

Dapat tumibag ang mga estudyante sa kanilang mga takdang-aralin.

Providing or making a reaction to a situation.

He responded with anger to the unfair treatment.

Tumibag siya nang may galit sa hindi patas na pagtrato.

Originates from the word 'bag' meaning 'to respond' or 'to answer' to a question.

respond correctly

to provide the correct answer to a question

tumibag ng tama

respond to a call

to answer a call or summons

tumibag sa tawag

answer

The information or reaction provided as a response.

sagot

response

Another word for answer, often used in formal contexts.

tugon

To succeed or perform well in a challenge, often referring to wins or backing someone up.

The match became a hit even though they didn't have many fans.

Tumibag ang laban kahit na wala silang maraming fans.

To rise or progress in a situation, often involving courage.

He thrived in his career after finishing the training.

Tumibag siya sa kanyang career pagkakatapos ng training.

Succeeded in a complicated situation.

He passed the exam even though he was confused about many subjects.

Tumibag siya sa exam kahit na maraming subject na naguluhan siya.