From root: tawag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itinawag
i-ti-NA-wag
called for someone
Present (Incomplete)
itinatawag
i-ti-na-TA-wag
calling for someone
Future (Contemplated)
itatawag
i-ta-TA-wag
will call for someone
Usage Note
Itawag is used when making a phone call on behalf of someone else or when specifying the reason or instrument used for the call. It emphasizes the purpose of the action or the person for whom the call is being made.
Examples
" Itawag mo ang doktor. "
Natural Translation
Call for the doctor.
Literal Translation
Call-for you the doctor.
" Kailangan mong itawag ang doktor. "
Natural Translation
You need to call for the doctor.
Literal Translation
Need you call-for the doctor.
" Kung lalala ang lagnat ng bata, itawag mo agad ang ospital para may makatulong. "
Natural Translation
If the child's fever gets worse, call the hospital right away so someone can help.
Literal Translation
If worsen the fever of child, call-for you immediately the hospital so has can-help.
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