Foolish (tl. Bobo)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang bata ay bobo kapag hindi siya nakikinig.
The child is foolish when he does not listen.
Context: daily life
Minsan, nagiging bobo kami sa aming mga desisyon.
Sometimes, we become foolish in our decisions.
Context: daily life
Huwag maging bobo sa iyong mga kaibigan.
Don't be foolish with your friends.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Akala ko ay bobo siya, pero matalino pala.
I thought he was foolish, but he is actually smart.
Context: daily life
Minsan, nagiging bobo ang mga tao kapag nagmamadali.
Sometimes, people become foolish when they are in a hurry.
Context: daily life
Hindi bobo ang mga tao na nag-aaral ng mabuti.
Those who study hard are not foolish.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sinasabi ng iba na bobo ang desisyong ito, ngunit may dahilan ito.
Some say this decision is foolish, but it has its reasons.
Context: society
Ang pagiging bobo ay hindi lamang sa kakulangan ng kaalaman kundi sa kakulangan ng pang-unawa.
Being foolish is not just a lack of knowledge but a lack of understanding.
Context: abstract concept
Sa mga pagkakataong iyon, tila bobo ang mga tao sa kanilang mga aksyon.
In those moments, people seem foolish in their actions.
Context: society

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