Tumugon (en. To respond)
/tuˈmuɡon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To make an action of answering or responding to a question or statement.
He responded to my message quickly.
Tumugon siya sa aking mensahe nang mabilis.
To provide an answer to something that was asked or inquired.
He needs to respond to the teacher's questions.
Kailangan niyang tumugon sa mga tanong ng guro.
To speak or act as a reply to a situation.
He responded to his friend's call.
Tumugon siya sa tawag ng kanyang kaibigan.
Etymology
from the root word 'ugon' meaning 'reply' or 'response'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
respond to the opportunity
to act or reply to an opportunity
tumugon sa pagkakataon
respond to the call
to answer a call or summons
tumugon sa tawag
Related Words
answer
The thing provided as a response to a question.
sagot
call
A summons or statement that asks for attention.
tawag
Slang Meanings
to answer
Please respond to my message!
Tumugon ka naman sa mensahe ko!
reply
No one is responding in our chat, so I'm still waiting.
Wala pang tumutugon sa chat natin, kaya naghihintay pa ako.
to engage in a back-and-forth
He responded with some witty comebacks to me.
Tumugon siya ng mga banat sa akin.