To be late (tl. Igsian)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ako ay madalas na igsian sa paaralan.
I am often late for school.
Context: daily life
Sinasabi niya na igsian siya minsan.
He says that he is sometimes late.
Context: daily life
Huwag kang igsian sa susunod na pagpupulong.
Don't be late for the next meeting.
Context: work

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung igsian ako, kakailanganin kong humingi ng tawad.
If I am late, I will have to apologize.
Context: daily life
Igsi na lang siya sa kanyang trabaho dahil sa traffic.
He is late for his job because of traffic.
Context: work
Baka igsian siya mamaya dahil sa kanyang mga gawain.
He might be late later because of his tasks.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Madalas akong igsian sa mga kaganapan, kaya't kailangan kong baguhin ang aking iskedyul.
I often find myself late to events, so I need to change my schedule.
Context: society
Ang igsian sa opisina ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Being late at the office causes misunderstandings.
Context: work
Ang kanyang pag-igsian ay nagbigay-daan sa mga problema sa proyekto.
His late arrival led to problems in the project.
Context: work

Synonyms

  • nalate
  • nanghuli