Stay (tl. Bistay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong bistay sa bahay.
I want to stay at home.
Context: daily life
Nakatira siya at bistay sa kanyang lola.
He lives and stays with his grandmother.
Context: daily life
Makikibig bistay kami sa hotel bukas.
We will stay in a hotel tomorrow.
Context: travel

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Mas gusto kong bistay sa isang magandang lugar.
I prefer to stay in a nice place.
Context: travel
Bakit hindi ka bumalik sa bahay at bistay doon?
Why don't you go back home and stay there?
Context: daily life
Kung malamig ang panahon, mas maganda kung bistay tayo sa loob.
If the weather is cold, it’s better if we stay inside.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kabila ng kanyang mga plano, nagpasya siyang bistay sa kanyang bayan.
Despite his plans, he decided to stay in his hometown.
Context: society
Minsan, mahalaga ang magtakda ng oras upang bistay sa isang lugar bago magdesisyon.
Sometimes, it’s important to set time to stay in one place before deciding.
Context: society
Madalas ay may mga pagkakataong dapat tayong bistay at magnilay sa ating mga desisyon.
Often, there are times when we should stay and reflect on our choices.
Context: society