From root: tawag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtawag
nag-ta-WAG
called out
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatawag
nag-ta-ta-WAG
calling out
Future (Contemplated)
magtatawag
mag-ta-ta-WAG
will call out
Usage Note
Magtawag is used when summoning multiple people, calling out names from a list, or loudly shouting for assistance in a public or group setting. It focuses on the act of vocalizing a call to gather attention or people rather than a specific telephone conversation.
Examples
" Magtawag ka ng tulong. "
Natural Translation
Call out for help.
Literal Translation
Call-out you of help.
" Nagsimulang magtawag ng pangalan ang guro. "
Natural Translation
The teacher started calling out names.
Literal Translation
Started already-of call-out of name the teacher.
" Habang naglalakad sa madilim na kalsada, nagtawag siya ng pangalan ng kaibigan niya nang malakas. "
Natural Translation
While walking on the dark road, he loudly called out his friend's name.
Literal Translation
While walking on dark road, called-out he of name of friend his loudly.
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