To be caught in the rain (tl. Busulan)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nahulog ang payong ko, at ako ay nabusan.
My umbrella fell, and I was caught in the rain.
Context: daily life
Sabi ng tao, huwag mabusan habang naglalakad.
The person said not to be caught in the rain while walking.
Context: daily life
Nang ako ay nabusan, nabasa ang aking damit.
When I was caught in the rain, my clothes got wet.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nagpunta ako sa mga kaibigan ko at nabanggit na ako ay nabusan kanina.
I went to my friends and mentioned that I was caught in the rain earlier.
Context: daily life
Kapag umuulan, mas mabuti nang manatili sa bahay upang hindi mabusan.
When it rains, it’s better to stay home to avoid being caught in the rain.
Context: daily life
Nang kami ay naglalakad sa park, biglang umulan at kami ay nabusan.
While we were walking in the park, it suddenly rained and we were caught in the rain.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, ang mga tao ay hindi nakakapagplano ng kanilang maingat na paglalakbay at maaaring mabusan sa gitna ng byahe.
Sometimes, people do not plan their journeys carefully and may be caught in the rain in the middle of the trip.
Context: life experiences
Hindi ko maiwasang mag-reminisce sa mga araw na ako ay nabusan ng walang anuman, at ako ay umuwi na basa.
I can’t help but reminisce about the days I was caught in the rain for no reason, and I returned home soaking wet.
Context: nostalgia
Pag uminom ng kape pagkatapos mabusan, ang pakiramdam ay nakakarelaks sa kabila ng sakit ng ulo mula sa ulan.
Drinking coffee after being caught in the rain feels relaxing despite the headache from the rain.
Context: lifestyle

Synonyms

  • naligo sa ulan
  • napagod