To be honest (tl. Ikrokis)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Sa totoo lang, gusto ko ikrokis sa iyo.
To be honest, I want to be honest with you.
Context: daily life
Minsan, mahirap ikrokis sa ibang tao.
Sometimes, it is hard to be honest with other people.
Context: daily life
Sinasabi ko ikrokis dahil mahal ko siya.
I say this to be honest because I love her.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung ikrokis ako, hindi ako masaya sa trabaho ko.
If I am to be honest, I am not happy with my job.
Context: work
Ikrokis ko na yung totoo, wala akong ideya.
I’m to be honest, I have no idea.
Context: daily life
Dapat tayong ikrokis sa ating nararamdaman.
We should be honest about our feelings.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Kapag tayo ay nag-uusap, mahalaga ang ikrokis sa isa’t isa.
When we talk, it's important to be honest with each other.
Context: communication
Ikrokis ako, hindi madali ang buhay.
I must be honest, life is not easy.
Context: society
Sa huli, dapat tayong ikrokis tungkol sa ating mga hangarin.
In the end, we should be honest about our desires.
Context: life goals

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