To be struck down (tl. Babaran)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay babaran sa palasyo.
He will be struck down at the palace.
Context: daily life
Kapag nagalit, babaran sila ng kidlat.
When angry, they will be struck down by lightning.
Context: nature
Baka babaran siya ng takbo.
He might be struck down while running.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Dahil sa kanyang maling desisyon, siya ay babaran ng kanyang mga kasamahan.
Because of his wrong decision, he will be struck down by his colleagues.
Context: work
Sinasabing ang mga nagkasala ay babaran sa isang mabigat na parusa.
It is said that those who sin will be struck down with a heavy penalty.
Context: law
Sa kanyang talumpati, sinabi niyang mga tao ay babaran ng kahirapan kung walang aksyon.
In his speech, he stated that people will be struck down by poverty if there is no action.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang mga pag-uusap na hindi tapos ay maaaring babaran ng paghatol ng lipunan.
Unfinished conversations may be struck down by societal judgment.
Context: culture
Sa isang digmaan, ang mahina ay kadalasang babaran ng mga pinuno.
In war, the weak are often struck down by the leaders.
Context: history
Minsan ang inaasahang pagbabago ay babaran ng matinding pagsalungat.
Sometimes the expected change may be struck down by intense opposition.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • pagsasalanta