Nickname (tl. Bansagan)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

May bansagan ang bawat tao.
Everyone has a nickname.
Context: daily life
Ang kanyang bansagan ay Joey.
His nickname is Joey.
Context: daily life
Ano ang bansagan mo?
What is your nickname?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ang mga kaibigan ko ay palaging gumagamit ng aking bansagan kapag nag-uusap.
My friends always use my nickname when talking.
Context: social interaction
Bakit ka tinawag na bansagan na iyon?
Why are you called that nickname?
Context: social interaction
Minsan, ang bansagan ay may mga kwentong nakatago.
Sometimes, the nickname has hidden stories.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang galing ng kanyang bansagan ay nagpapakita ng kanyang personalidad.
The cleverness of his nickname reflects his personality.
Context: social interaction
Sa ilang kultura, ang bansagan ay nangangahulugang higit pa sa simpleng pangalan.
In some cultures, a nickname means more than just a simple name.
Context: culture
Ang pagpili ng isang bansagan ay madalas na nagsisilbing simbolo ng pagkakaibigan.
Choosing a nickname often serves as a symbol of friendship.
Context: social interaction

Synonyms

  • pagsasaalang-alang
  • pangalang ibinigay