Unlucky (tl. Kulangpalad)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, tayo ay kulangpalad sa mga lar games.
Sometimes, we are unlucky in the games.
Context: gaming
Siya ay kulangpalad dahil nawalan siya ng wallet.
He is unlucky because he lost his wallet.
Context: daily life
Ang aso niyang kulangpalad ay laging nawawala.
His unlucky dog always goes missing.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Maraming tao ang naniniwala na kulangpalad ang mga mahihirap.
Many people believe that the poor are unlucky.
Context: society
Naramdaman niyang kulangpalad siya dahil hindi siya nakapasok sa paaralan.
She felt unlucky because she couldn’t get into school.
Context: education
Dahil sa kulangpalad na panahon, hindi sila natuloy sa picnic.
Due to the unlucky weather, they did not proceed with the picnic.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang pananaw, ang mga tao na kulangpalad ay madalas na hindi pinapansin ng lipunan.
In her view, people who are unlucky are often overlooked by society.
Context: society
Pinili niyang tanggapin na siya ay kulangpalad sa kanyang mga karera, ngunit sisikapin niyang magtagumpay.
He chose to accept that he is unlucky in his careers, but he would strive for success.
Context: work
Ang kwento ng kanyang buhay ay puno ng mga pagkakataong kulangpalad, ngunit hindi siya bumigay.
His life story is filled with unlucky moments, yet he did not give up.
Context: life story

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