To joke (tl. Lumoko)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Mahilig akong lumoko sa mga kaibigan ko.
I like to joke with my friends.
Context: daily life
Siya ay lumoko sa kanyang guro.
He joked with his teacher.
Context: school
Sinasadya niyang lumoko sa pag-uusap.
He intentionally joked in the conversation.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kapag nagkakasama kami, madalas lumoko ang aking kapatid.
When we are together, my brother often jokes.
Context: family
Sabi niya na gusto lang niyang lumoko para magpasaya.
He said he just wanted to joke to make people happy.
Context: daily life
Hindi ka dapat seryoso, minsan kailangan nating lumoko.
You shouldn't be serious; sometimes we need to joke.
Context: social life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sinasalamin ng kanyang mga biro ang ugali ng kanyang mga kaibigan, kaya siya ay palaging lumoko.
His jokes reflect the personality of his friends, which is why he always jokes.
Context: society
Minsan, ang labis na lumoko ay maaaring hindi maiintindihan ng iba.
Sometimes, overly joking can be misunderstood by others.
Context: society
Ang sining ng lumoko ay hindi lamang tungkol sa mga biro kundi pati na rin sa pagbibigay ng liwanag sa mga seryosong sitwasyon.
The art of joking is not just about humor but also about shedding light on serious situations.
Context: culture

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