Flattering (tl. Hawahawa)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang kanyang mga salita ay hawahawa sa kanya.
His words are flattering to him.
Context: daily life Ang mga hawahawa na komento ay nagustuhan ng lahat.
Everyone liked the flattering comments.
Context: daily life Siya ay nagbigay ng hawahawa na papuri sa kanyang kaibigan.
He gave flattering praise to his friend.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ang kanyang hawahawa na mga salita ay tila may ibang layunin.
His flattering words seemed to have an ulterior motive.
Context: social interaction Hindi ko alam kung dapat ba akong maniwala sa mga hawahawa na iyon.
I don't know if I should believe those flattering words.
Context: social interaction Ang mga hawahawa na pagsasalita niya ay palaging nakakaakit.
His flattering speeches are always captivating.
Context: social interaction Advanced (C1-C2)
Bagamat ito ay hawahawa, may bakas pa rin ng katotohanan.
Although it is flattering, there still is a trace of truth.
Context: social interaction Ang kanyang gamit na hawahawa ay nakakaakit ngunit hindi ito totoo.
His use of flattering language is enticing, but it is not genuine.
Context: social interaction Dapat nating suriin ang mga hawahawa na pahayag upang malaman ang tunay na kahulugan.
We should examine the flattering statements to uncover the true meaning.
Context: social interaction