Wave (tl. Labay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Sabi ng guro, kailangan nating labay ang ating kamay.
The teacher said we need to wave our hands.
Context: daily life
Labay tayo sa mga tao sa kalsada.
Let's wave to the people on the street.
Context: daily life
Nakita ko siya at labay ako sa kanya.
I saw him and I waved at him.
Context: social interaction

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Tuwing umuulan, madalas kaming labay sa mga bata sa labas.
Whenever it rains, we often wave to the kids outside.
Context: daily life
Habang naglalakad kami, labay siya sa mga kaibigan niya.
While we were walking, he waved to his friends.
Context: social interaction
Tumingin ako sa dagat at nakakita ng mga tao na labay sa mga bangka.
I looked at the sea and saw people waving from the boats.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang pagtatanghal, labay siya sa kanyang mga tagapanood na puno ng kasiyahan.
During her performance, she waved to her audience filled with joy.
Context: culture
Mapansin ng lahat na labay ang kanilang mga kamay bilang tanda ng pagbati.
Everyone noticed that they were waving their hands as a sign of greeting.
Context: social interaction
Sa kabila ng layo, labay pa rin sila bilang tanda ng pagmamahal.
Despite the distance, they continued to wave as a sign of affection.
Context: emotional expression

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