Bragging (tl. Balakyot)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, ang balakyot ay nakakaasar.
Sometimes, bragging is annoying.
Context: daily life
Hindi ako gusto sa balakyot na mga tao.
I don’t like bragging people.
Context: daily life
Balakyot siya tungkol sa kanyang bagong damit.
He is bragging about his new clothes.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ang kanyang balakyot na kuwento ay walang katotohanan.
His bragging story is not true.
Context: social interaction
Madalas siyang balakyot tungkol sa kanyang mga tagumpay.
He often engages in bragging about his achievements.
Context: social interaction
Kailangan mong itigil ang balakyot kung gusto mong magkaibigan.
You need to stop bragging if you want to make friends.
Context: social interaction

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang balakyot ay kadalasang nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan sa grupo.
Bragging often causes conflict within the group.
Context: society
Sa kanyang talumpati, binanggit niya ang mga balakyot na dahilan kung bakit siya ang pinakamahusay.
In his speech, he mentioned bragging reasons why he is the best.
Context: culture
Ang labis na balakyot ay nagiging tanda ng mababang tiwala sa sarili.
Excessive bragging is a sign of low self-esteem.
Context: psychology

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