Almost (tl. Kamuntikna)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nandito na kami, kamuntikna kami naligaw.
We're here, we almost got lost.
Context: daily life
Sobra akong pagod, kamuntikna ako matulog.
I am very tired, I almost fell asleep.
Context: daily life
Ang kanyang pagsasagot ay kamuntikna mali.
His answer was almost wrong.
Context: education

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nakita ko ang bagyo, at kamuntikna ako natamaan ng kidlat.
I saw the storm, and I almost got struck by lightning.
Context: nature
Naubos na ang aking oras, kamuntikna akong hindi nakapasok sa klase.
I ran out of time, I almost didn’t make it to class.
Context: education
Nakalimutan ko ang pangalan niya, kamuntikna ako nahulog sa upuan.
I forgot his name, I almost fell off the chair.
Context: social interaction

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kabila ng kanyang pagsusumikap, kamuntikna siyang hindi nakapasa sa pagsusulit.
Despite his efforts, he almost did not pass the exam.
Context: education
Ang kanilang proyekto ay kamuntikna nagtagumpay, ngunit nagkaroon ng ilang mga hadlang.
Their project almost succeeded, but there were some obstacles.
Context: work
Siya ay kamuntikna nawala sa kanyang pag-iisip sa gitna ng talakayan.
He almost lost his train of thought during the discussion.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • halos
  • kaunti na lang
  • siyang-siya