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 Synonyms
- magmalaki
- mangyabang