Flattery (tl. Baratin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sabi niya na maganda ako, pero alam ko na baratin lang iyon.
She said I'm beautiful, but I know that's just flattery.
Context: daily life Hindi ako naniniwala sa baratin ng mga tao.
I don't believe in people's flattery.
Context: daily life Minsan, ang baratin ay ginagamit upang makuha ang puso ng tao.
Sometimes, flattery is used to win someone's heart.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Maraming tao ang gumagamit ng baratin upang makuha ang kanilang gusto.
Many people use flattery to get what they want.
Context: society Ipinakita ng kaniyang kaibigan ang baratin sa paghahanap ng trabaho.
His friend showed flattery in trying to get a job.
Context: work Bagamat nagustuhan ko ang kanyang sinabi, alam ko na baratin lang iyon.
Although I liked what he said, I knew it was just flattery.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang paggamit ng baratin bilang estratehiya ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan.
Using flattery as a strategy can lead to misunderstandings.
Context: society Sa kanyang talumpati, tinukoy niya ang baratin bilang simbolo ng kawalang-katiyakan.
In his speech, he referred to flattery as a symbol of insecurity.
Context: culture Sa mundo ng negosyo, ang baratin ay madalas na ginagamit upang makabuo ng mga relasyon.
In the business world, flattery is often used to build relationships.
Context: work