To catch (tl. Bumalani)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong bumalani ng bola.
I want to catch the ball.
Context: daily life Bumalani siya ng ibon.
He caught a bird.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay bumalani ng isda sa ilog.
The child is catching fish in the river.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang naglaro kami, bumalani siya ng isang mataas na bola.
While we were playing, he caught a high ball.
Context: daily life Kailangan mong bumalani ng mas mabilis upang manalo.
You need to catch faster to win.
Context: sports Dahil sa kanyang kasanayan, bumalani siya ng maraming isda.
Because of his skill, he caught many fish.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kanyang pagsasanay, natutunan niyang bumalani ng mga bagay na mahirap abutin.
In his training, he learned to catch things that are hard to reach.
Context: sports Ang kanyang kakayahang bumalani ng mga pagkakataon ay nagdulot sa kanya ng tagumpay.
His ability to catch opportunities led him to success.
Context: society Sa kanyang pakikilahok, bumalani siya ng mga karanasan na hindi madaling kalimutan.
In his participation, he caught experiences that are hard to forget.
Context: culture