Lazy (tl. Katam)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Siya ay katam sa kanyang aralin.
He is lazy with his lessons.
Context: daily life Kailangan natin katam na mag-aral.
We need to be lazy to study.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay katam at hindi gusto maglaro.
The child is lazy and doesn’t want to play.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, nagiging katam siya kapag maraming gawain.
Sometimes, he becomes lazy when there is too much work.
Context: daily life Kinabukasan, dapat siyang maging katam sa kanyang mga gawain.
Tomorrow, he should be lazy with his tasks.
Context: daily life Nakakaapekto ang pagiging katam sa kanyang tagumpay.
Being lazy affects his success.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang ugali ng pagiging katam ay naging sanhi ng hindi pagkakatupad sa kanyang mga pangarap.
His habit of being lazy caused him to not achieve his dreams.
Context: society Kadalasang ipinapalagay na ang mga taong katam ay hindi masipag at walang ambisyon.
It is often assumed that lazy people are not hardworking and lack ambition.
Context: society Sa kabila ng kanyang katalinuhan, ang kanyang katam ay naging hadlang sa kanyang pag-unlad.
Despite his intelligence, his lazy nature has hindered his progress.
Context: personal growth