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