tigum

1 Part of speech, core meaning, and example sentences (bullet format)

• Part of speech
  • Verb: tigum — to gather, meet, assemble, convene
  • Common noun: tigum — a meeting, gathering, assembly
• Core meaning
  • Refers to people coming together for a purpose (discussion, decision-making, celebration) or the act of convening such a gathering
• Example sentences
  • Mo-tigum ko sa mga ka-team alas dos. → I will meet with the team at two o’clock.
  • Nag-tigum ang konseho aron hisgutan ang badyet. → The council is meeting to discuss the budget.
  • Gi-tiguman sa barangay kapitan ang tanang residente sa gym. → The barangay captain convened all residents in the gym.

2 Verb derivations of tigum

3 Where you would use this word in a sentence

• Actor-focus predicate: Mo-tigum ko ug volunteers sa plaza.
• Patient-focus predicate: Gi-tigum ang mga lider sa probinsiya.
• Beneficiary / locative predicate: Tigum-i sila sa Zoom kung layo sila.

4 Common collocations

• tigum sa barangay — village assembly
• mag-tigum og pamilya — hold a family meeting
• walay tigum — no meeting / meeting cancelled
• gi-tigum sa simbahan — gathered in the church
• tigum-on nga impormasyon — information to be compiled

5 Detailed usage notes

1. Face-to-face or virtual – Applies to in-person gatherings and online calls (tigum sa Zoom).
2. Scale flexibility – Can describe small meet-ups (two friends) or formal plenary sessions (city council).
3. Planning sense – When used with objects, tigum-on can mean “to compile, bring together” data or materials.
4. Religious / cultural – Frequently used for church meetings (tigum sa kongregasyon), fiestas, and community dialogues.
5. Accent & variant – Spelled tigom in some areas, but conjugation and meaning stay the same.

6 Common mistakes and things to watch out for

7 Conversational phrases

1. “Tigum ta ugma?” — “Shall we meet tomorrow?”
2. “Unsa’y agenda sa tigum?” — “What’s the meeting agenda?”
3. “Ni-tigum na sila, sugod na.” — “They’ve already gathered; it’s starting.”
4. “Walay tigum karon, postponed.” — “No meeting today; it’s postponed.”
5. “Mag-tigum usa ta aron klaro tanan.” — “Let’s meet first so everything is clear.”

8 Short everyday conversations

1. A: Mo-tigum ka ba sa HR karong hapon? — Will you meet HR this afternoon?
   B: Oo, alas-tres ko schedule. — Yes, my slot is three o’clock.
2. A: Nag-tigum pa ang board? — Is the board still in session?
   B: Oo, duha pa ka item nahabilin sa agenda. — Yes, two items are left on the agenda.
3. A: Tigum-i ko palihog ug mga volunteers sa lobby. — Please gather volunteers in the lobby.
   B: Sige, tawgon nako sila karon. — Sure, I’ll call them now.
4. A: Ni-tigum ta ug datos para sa report? — Have we compiled the data for the report?
   B: Ni-tigum na, pero i-review pa nato. — Yes, but we still need to review it.
5. A: Mag-tigum ta online kung di ka ka-adto? — Shall we meet online if you can’t come?
   B: Sakto, mas sayon ra para tanan. — Right, that’s easier for everyone.