From root: tawag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinatawag
i-pi-na-TA-wag
had someone called
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapatawag
i-pi-na-pa-TA-wag
having someone called
Future (Contemplated)
ipapatawag
i-pa-pa-TA-wag
will have someone called
Usage Note
Ipatawag is used when asking someone else to summon or fetch another person on your behalf. It is often used in formal or hierarchical contexts, such as a superior requesting an employee's presence.
Examples
" Ipatawag mo ang doktor. "
Natural Translation
Have the doctor called.
Literal Translation
Have-called you the doctor.
" Kailangan mong ipatawag si Ben. "
Natural Translation
You need to have Ben called.
Literal Translation
Need you have-called name-, Ben.
" Ipinatawag ng pangulo ang lahat ng tagapamahala upang talakayin ang biglaang pagbabago sa patakaran. "
Natural Translation
The president had all the managers summoned to discuss the sudden change in policy.
Literal Translation
Had-summoned by-the president the all of managers to discuss the sudden change in policy.
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