To hug (tl. Kumalong)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong kumalong sa iyo.
I want to hug you.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay kumakalong sa kanyang ina.
The child is hugging his mother.
Context: family
Kumalong siya sa kanyang kaibigan.
He hugged his friend.
Context: friendship

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Tuwing umuwi siya, lagi siyang kumakalong sa kanyang lola.
Whenever he comes home, he always hugs his grandmother.
Context: family
Bago umalis, kumalong sila ng mahigpit.
Before leaving, they hugged tightly.
Context: daily life
Minsan, kailangan nating kumalong upang ipakita ang pagmamahal.
Sometimes, we need to hug to show love.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang talumpati, binanggit niya ang kahalagahan ng kumalong para sa kapayapaan.
In his speech, he mentioned the importance of to hug for peace.
Context: society
Kumalong sila sa isa't isa bilang simbolo ng pagkakaisa sa kabila ng hidwaan.
They hugged each other as a symbol of unity amidst conflict.
Context: culture
Ang pag-uugali ng mga tao ay kadalasang nagiging mas positibo kapag sila ay kumakalong sa kanilang mga kaibigan.
People's behavior often becomes more positive when they hug their friends.
Context: society

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