To wait (tl. Maagwanta)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Kailangan natin maagwanta sa bus.
We need to wait for the bus.
Context: daily life
Maagwanta ka dito.
You wait here.
Context: daily life
Magandang maagwanta sa kanya.
It's nice to wait for him.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, kailangan maagwanta ng matagal para sa taxi.
Sometimes, you have to wait a long time for a taxi.
Context: daily life
Kung gusto mo ng magandang upuan, kailangan mong maagwanta sa linya.
If you want a good seat, you need to wait in line.
Context: daily life
Naghintay siya ng mahigit isang oras, kaya nagdesisyon siyang maagwanta na lang sa bahay.
He waited for more than an hour, so he decided to just wait at home.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Alam namin na kailangan naming maagwanta habang nag-aayos ang mga teknikal na problema.
We know we need to wait while the technical issues are being fixed.
Context: society
Sa panahon ng krisis, ang kakayahang maagwanta ay napakahalaga.
During a crisis, the ability to wait is very important.
Context: society
Minsan ang maagwanta ay nagdadala ng mas malalim na pag-unawa sa ating mga layunin.
Sometimes, waiting brings a deeper understanding of our goals.
Context: philosophy

Synonyms

  • nag-aabang
  • umaabante