To let down (tl. Ipatalos)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Huwag kang ipatalos sa iyong kaibigan.
Don't let down your friend.
Context: daily life Nahulog ang libro dahil ipinalo ito sa mesa.
The book fell because it was let down on the table.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay nagalit dahil ipinatakbo siya ng kanyang kuya.
The child was upset because he was let down by his older brother.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nagawa mo na ang lahat, kaya huwag kang ipatalos sa kanya.
You’ve done everything, so don’t let down him.
Context: work Ipinalo mo ang iyong mga plano sa kanya at nasaktan siya.
You let down your plans with him and it hurt him.
Context: relationships Huwag ipatalos ang iyong sarili sa oras ng pangangailangan.
Do not let down yourself in times of need.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng kanyang mga pagsisikap, siya ay ipinalo at nawasak ang kanyang tiwala.
Despite his efforts, he was let down and his trust was shattered.
Context: relationships Madalas na ang mga tao ay ipinapalupot sa mga inaasahan, na nagiging sanhi ng pagkabigo.
Often people are let down by expectations, leading to disappointment.
Context: society Ang pag-asa ay maaaring maging dahilan ng sakit kung ipinapatakbo mo ang iyong sarili sa mababang-tulong na sitwasyon.
Hope can be a cause of pain if you let down yourself in low-support situations.
Context: philosophy