From root: tawag
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
tumawag
tu-MA-wag
called
Present (Incomplete)
tumatawag
tu-ma-TA-wag
calling
Future (Contemplated)
tatawag
ta-TA-wag
will call
Usage Note
Tumawag is used when initiating a phone call or calling out to get someone's attention by name or voice. It is the actor-focus form of the verb, emphasizing the person who is making the call.
Examples
" Tatawag ako sa nanay ko. "
Natural Translation
I will call my mom.
Literal Translation
Will-call I to mother my.
" Kailangan nating tumawag ng tulong. "
Natural Translation
We need to call for help.
Literal Translation
Need already we-of call of help.
" Kapag may emergency, huwag kang mag-atubiling tumawag sa amin kahit anong oras ng gabi. "
Natural Translation
If there's an emergency, don't hesitate to call us at any time of night.
Literal Translation
When there-is emergency, not you hesitate call to us even what hour of night.
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