To assume (tl. Akalain)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Akalain mo na makakarating siya.
You assume that he will arrive.
Context: daily life Hindi ko akalain na uulan.
I didn't assume that it would rain.
Context: daily life Sabi niya akalain ko raw ang sagot.
She said I should assume the answer.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, akalain mo na tama ang iyong desisyon, ngunit mali ito.
Sometimes, you assume that your decision is right, but it is wrong.
Context: daily life Akalain mo, hindi siya ang gumawa ng proyekto.
You assume that he did the project, but he didn’t.
Context: work Huwag kang akalain na alam ko lahat.
Don’t assume that I know everything.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Maraming tao ang akalain na ang kanilang mga palagay ay katotohanan.
Many people assume that their beliefs are truths.
Context: society Huwag mong akalain na ang lahat ng impormasyon ay tunay.
Don’t assume that all information is genuine.
Context: society Madalas, ang mga tao ay akalain ang mas simpleng paliwanag sa mga kumplikadong isyu.
Often, people assume a simpler explanation for complex issues.
Context: culture