Wait for (tl. Abangan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Kailangan kong abangan ang bus.
I need to wait for the bus.
Context: daily life Abangan mo ako sa harap ng paaralan.
You wait for me in front of the school.
Context: daily life Magandang abangan ang sunset.
It's nice to wait for the sunset.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, abangan natin ang susunod na tren kung hindi tayo makakasakay.
Sometimes, we should wait for the next train if we can't get on.
Context: transportation Dapat tayong abangan ang mga balita tungkol sa bagyo.
We should wait for news about the typhoon.
Context: culture Abangan mo ang tawag mula sa doktor mamaya.
You should wait for the call from the doctor later.
Context: health Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng kanyang pagod, siya’y kailangang abangan ang resulta ng kanyang mga pagsubok.
Despite her fatigue, she must wait for the results of her tests.
Context: society Minsan ay mahirap abangan ang tamang pagkakataon sa buhay.
Sometimes, it's difficult to wait for the right moment in life.
Context: philosophy Ang tunay na kahulugan ng pasensya ay abangan ang mga bagay na dumating sa tamang oras.
The true meaning of patience is to wait for things to come at the right time.
Context: philosophy