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