To brag (tl. Iamba)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, iamba natin ang ating mga paborito.
Sometimes, we brag about our favorites.
Context: daily life
Ayaw kong iamba ang aking bagong damit.
I don't want to brag about my new dress.
Context: daily life
Hindi maganda na iamba ang iyong mga tagumpay.
It's not good to brag about your successes.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Madalas siyang iamba sa kanyang mga achievements sa paaralan.
He often brags about his achievements in school.
Context: education
Kung laging iamba ang ibang tao, magiging mahirap ang pakikisalamuha.
If people always brag, it will be hard to socialize.
Context: society
Nakakainis kung iamba niya ang kanyang bagong kotse kapag marami ang may ganun.
It’s annoying when he brags about his new car when many have the same.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Bagamat mayroon siyang maraming dahilan para iamba, pinipili niyang maging mapagpakumbaba.
Although he has many reasons to brag, he chooses to be humble.
Context: character
Ang pagsisikap ay mas mahalaga kaysa sa iamba ang mga nakamit.
Effort is more important than bragging about achievements.
Context: philosophy
Sa kanyang talumpati, binalingan niya ang tema ng pag-iwas sa iamba at pagiging totoo sa sarili.
In his speech, he addressed the theme of avoiding bragging and being true to oneself.
Context: culture

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