To entertain oneself (tl. Bumalibang)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong bumalibang sa bahay.
I want to entertain myself at home.
Context: daily life
Nagtatangkang bumalibang siya sa pamamagitan ng pagbabasa.
She tries to entertain herself by reading.
Context: daily life
Saan ka bumalibang kaninang umaga?
Where did you entertain yourself this morning?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kapag nababalisa, madali silang bumalibang sa pamamagitan ng panonood ng mga pelikula.
When they feel stressed, they easily entertain themselves by watching movies.
Context: daily life
Siya ay mahilig bumalibang sa musika tuwing hapon.
He loves to entertain himself with music every afternoon.
Context: daily life
Maraming paraan upang bumalibang: maaari kang mag-aral ng bagong bagay o makipaglaro sa mga kaibigan.
There are many ways to entertain oneself: you can study something new or play with friends.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang ilang tao ay gumagamit ng sining upang bumalibang habang ang iba naman ay mas pinipiling magbasa ng mga aklat.
Some people use art to entertain themselves, while others prefer to read books.
Context: culture
Sa panahon ng pandemya, maraming tao ang nahirapang bumalibang nang wala ang kanilang karaniwang libangan.
During the pandemic, many found it difficult to entertain themselves without their usual hobbies.
Context: society
Ang kakayahang bumalibang sa sarili ay isang mahalagang kasanayan sa buhay, lalo na sa mga panahon ng pagkakahiwalay.
The ability to entertain oneself is an important skill in life, especially during times of isolation.
Context: philosophy