To catch up with (tl. Maabutan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sana maabutan ko maabutan ang bus.
I hope I can catch up with the bus.
Context: daily life Mabilis ako maabutan ng mga kaibigan ko.
My friends can quickly catch up with me.
Context: daily life Kailangan kong maabutan siya bago siya umalis.
I need to catch up with him before he leaves.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Pagdating ko sa paaralan, nahanap ko sila at maabutan ko sila sa cafeteria.
When I arrived at school, I found them and was able to catch up with them in the cafeteria.
Context: school Kung aalis tayo ng maaga, makakabawi tayo at maabutan ang ibang tao.
If we leave early, we can recover and catch up with other people.
Context: planning Matagal akong nawala, ngunit nagtagumpay akong maabutan ang mga kwento sa grupo.
I was gone for a long time, but I succeeded in catching up with the stories in the group.
Context: social interaction Advanced (C1-C2)
Upang maabutan ang makabagong teknolohiya, kailangan nating palaging mag-aral.
To catch up with modern technology, we must always study.
Context: technology Sa pakikipag-ugnayan, mahalaga ang kakayahang maabutan ang emosyonal na estado ng ibang tao.
In communication, the ability to catch up with the emotional state of others is crucial.
Context: communication Sa kabila ng mga hadlang, nagawa niyang maabutan ang kanyang mga pangarap.
Despite the obstacles, he managed to catch up with his dreams.
Context: personal development