To call (tl. Katukin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Kailangan kong katukin ang pinto.
I need to call at the door.
Context: daily life
Katukin mo ako kapag nandiyan ka na.
Call me when you are there.
Context: daily life
Sino ang dapat katukin sa klase?
Who should call in class?
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, kailangan mong katukin ang iyong mga kaibigan para makasama sila.
Sometimes, you need to call your friends to be with them.
Context: social life
Katukin mo ang guro kung hindi ka naiintindihan.
Call the teacher if you do not understand.
Context: education
Bakit hindi mo kinatok ang kanyang pangalan?
Why didn’t you call out his name?
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Napakalaga na katukin ang mga tao sa tamang oras upang hindi magkaproblema.
It is very important to call people at the right time to avoid issues.
Context: society
Katukin ang mga kinatawan upang makuha ang kanilang pansin sa mga mahahalagang isyu.
Call the representatives to get their attention on important issues.
Context: politics
Minsan, ang mga tao ay nag-aatubili kumatok sa kanilang mga karapatan.
Sometimes, people hesitate to call out their rights.
Context: society

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