To beckon (tl. Dumaya)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Dumaya si Nanay upang makuha ang aking atensyon.
Mom beckoned to get my attention.
Context: daily life Ang guro ay Dumaya sa mga estudyante.
The teacher beckoned to the students.
Context: school Dumaya ka na, nandito na ang pagkain!
Come beckon, the food is here!
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Dumaya siya sa akin para ipakita ang magandang tanawin.
He beckoned me to show the beautiful view.
Context: travel Habang naglalakad, dumaya ang batang lalaki sa kanyang kaibigan.
While walking, the boy beckoned to his friend.
Context: daily life Dumaya ang babae sa bartender para humingi ng inumin.
The woman beckoned to the bartender to order a drink.
Context: social setting Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kanyang ginawang kilos, dumaya siya na tila may ibig ipahayag na lihim.
With her gesture, she beckoned as if she had a secret to reveal.
Context: emotion Bilang isang lider, mahalaga ang kakayahang dumaya upang makuha ang suporta ng tao.
As a leader, the ability to beckon to gain people's support is crucial.
Context: leadership Dahil sa kanyang pwesto, dumaya siya na parang humihingi ng tulong mula sa crowd.
Due to her position, she beckoned as if seeking help from the crowd.
Context: event