To stagger or stumble (tl. Duwak)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nadapa ako at duwak sa kalsada.
I fell and staggered on the street.
Context: daily life
Siya ay duwak habang naglalakad.
He staggers while walking.
Context: daily life
Minsan, duwak siya kapag pagod na.
Sometimes, he stumbles when he is tired.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang lumakad siya sa madulas na sahig, duwak siya.
When he walked on the slippery floor, he staggered.
Context: daily life
Hindi ko maiwasang duwak sa harap ng maraming tao.
I couldn't help but stumble in front of many people.
Context: daily life
Matagal na siyang duwak dahil sa kanyang pagkalasing.
He has been staggering for a long time because of his drunkenness.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Nagdesisyon siyang lumakad nang mas mabagal upang hindi siya duwak sa kanyang mga hakbang.
He decided to walk slower so he wouldn't stagger in his steps.
Context: daily life
Sa kaniyang matinding pagkalumbay, madalas siyang duwak habang naglalakad.
In his deep depression, he often staggered while walking.
Context: society
Ang kanyang mga pangarap ay nagiging mahirap abutin dahil sa takot na duwak sa mga pagsubok.
His dreams become hard to reach due to the fear of stumbling on challenges.
Context: abstract

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