Sagutin (en. To answer)
sag-oo-tin
Slang Meanings
Answering or responding to a question
You should respond to him, it would be a waste if you don't.
Dapat mo siyang sagutin, sayang naman kung hindi.
Chat or get back into the conversation
He might not answer you because he's busy.
Baka hindi ka niya sagutin kasi busy siya.
To defend oneself or someone else
You need to respond to the allegations against you.
Kailangan mong sagutin ang mga paratang sa'yo.