To approach (tl. Kalapin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong kalapin siya.
I want to approach him/her.
Context: daily life
Kalaman ko ang bago kong kaibigan.
I will approach my new friend.
Context: daily life
Minsan kailangan kalapin ang ibang tao.
Sometimes you need to approach other people.
Context: social interaction

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kapag may problema, mas mabuti na kalapin ang guro.
When there’s a problem, it’s better to approach the teacher.
Context: school
Sinabi niya na kalapin ang isang espesyal na tao para sa programa.
He said to approach a special person for the program.
Context: event planning
Dapat tayong kalapin ang mga miyembro ng komunidad para sa pulong.
We should approach the community members for the meeting.
Context: community

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang tamang panahon kalapin ang mga tao ay mahalaga sa pagbuo ng relasyon.
The right time to approach people is crucial in building relationships.
Context: relationships
Kung nais mong maunawaan ang kanyang pananaw, kailangan kalapin mo siya ng may pag-iingat.
If you want to understand his viewpoint, you need to approach him carefully.
Context: interpersonal relationships
Minsan, ang pagbibigay ng tamang konteksto ay nakatutulong sa kalapin ang mga tao sa mahihirap na sitwasyon.
Sometimes, providing the right context helps to approach people in difficult situations.
Context: psychology