Wait (tl. Antay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Saan ka antay?
Where are you waiting?
Context: daily life
Kailangan kong antay ang bus.
I need to wait for the bus.
Context: daily life
Antay ka dito.
Please wait here.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Habang antay sa kanyang tawag, nagbasa ako ng libro.
While I waited for his call, I read a book.
Context: daily life
Kung mag antay tayo, makakarating tayo sa oras.
If we wait, we will arrive on time.
Context: work
Hindi ko gusto antay ang mahabang oras sa doktor.
I don't like to wait for a long time at the doctor’s office.
Context: health

Advanced (C1-C2)

Naranasan kong antay ng matagal sa ilalim ng araw.
I experienced having to wait for a long time under the sun.
Context: society
Minsan, ang pagtuturo sa bata ay nangangailangan ng tiyaga na antay sa kanilang pag-unawa.
Sometimes, teaching a child requires patience to wait for their understanding.
Context: education
Habang antay para sa suporta, nakilala ko ang ilang mga tao na kapareho ng aking interes.
While I waited for support, I met some people who shared my interests.
Context: networking