To tear (tl. Gusutin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Minsan, gumugusot ang aking damit.
Sometimes, my clothes tear.
Context: daily life Huwag gusutin ang papel.
Don't tear the paper.
Context: daily life Nakita ko ang bata na gumugusot ng kanyang t-shirt.
I saw the child tearing his t-shirt.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kapag naglalaro, madalas gumugusot ang kanyang pantalon.
When he plays, his pants often tear.
Context: daily life Ang libro ay nag-gusot dahil sa maraming pagbasa.
The book tore because of frequent reading.
Context: daily life Minsan, kailangan nating gusutin ang lumang mga bagay.
Sometimes, we need to tear old items.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Tinagilid ng papel ang kanyang damdamin at gumugusot sa bawat pagsubok.
The paper reflected his feelings and tore with every trial.
Context: culture Sa panahon ng digmaan, gumugusot ang mga kasaysayan na dati ay naitaga sa bato.
In times of war, the histories that were once carved in stone tore away.
Context: culture Sa isang malupit na labanan, gumugusot ang paghihirap at pag-asa ng mga tao.
In a brutal battle, the struggles and hopes of the people tore apart.
Context: society