Wait (tl. Awatin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Maghintay ka sa akin.Awatin
You need to wait for me.
Context: daily life Nandiyan na siya, kailangan na lang awatin ang kanyang pagdating.
She is here, we just need to wait for her arrival.
Context: daily life Mabilis lang, awatin mo ako!
Just a moment, wait for me!
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kailangan mong awatin ang iyong pagkakataon.
You need to wait for your turn.
Context: life advice Habang awatin ang resulta, maganda ring magpahinga.
While you wait for the results, it’s good to rest.
Context: daily life Minsan, kailangan nating awatin ang mga bagay na hindi natin kayang kontrolin.
Sometimes, we must wait for things beyond our control.
Context: philosophy Advanced (C1-C2)
Dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari, kailangan naming awatin ang aming mga plano.
Due to unexpected events, we need to wait for our plans.
Context: planning Ang pasensya ay isang birtud, kaya't dapat tayong awatin ang mga hamon ng buhay.
Patience is a virtue, so we must wait for life's challenges.
Context: philosophy Ang kakayahang awatin ang tamang pagkakataon ay susi sa tagumpay.
The ability to wait for the right moment is key to success.
Context: success