To be called (tl. Makitawag)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang pangalan ko ay makitawag na Maria.
My name is to be called Maria.
Context: daily life Siya ay makitawag na Juan.
He is to be called Juan.
Context: daily life Kailangan mo makitawag ng ibang tao.
You need to be called by another person.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Maraming tao ang makitawag sa kanya na mahusay na guro.
Many people to be called her a great teacher.
Context: work Sa kanyang bayan, makitawag siyang bayani.
In his town, he is to be called a hero.
Context: culture Sinasabing makitawag ang lugar na ito na paraiso.
It is said that this place is to be called paradise.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang mga tao ay madalas makitawag na siya ay isang henyo sa kanyang larangan.
People often to be called a genius in his field.
Context: society Sa kabila ng kanyang mga pagkukulang, makitawag siya bilang isang inspirasyon.
Despite his shortcomings, he is to be called an inspiration.
Context: society Isang mahalagang aspeto ng kultura ay ang makitawag sa mga tradisyonal na pangalan.
An important aspect of culture is to be called by traditional names.
Context: culture