To break (tl. Mabasag)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Mabilis mabasag ang isang baso.
A glass can easily break.
Context: daily life Huwag mabasag ang mga laruan.
Don't break the toys.
Context: daily life Kailangan ko ng bagong kahon dahil mabasag ito.
I need a new box because it broke.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kung hindi ka maingat, mabasag ang salamin.
If you are not careful, the glass might break.
Context: daily life Nakita ko kung paano mabasag ang kanyang cellphone.
I saw how his cellphone broke.
Context: daily life Minsan nagiging mahirap mabasag ang ating mga pangarap.
Sometimes it becomes hard to break our dreams.
Context: society Advanced (C1-C2)
Dapat nating iwasan na mabasag ang pagkakaibigan sa gitna ng hidwaan.
We must avoid breaking friendships amidst conflicts.
Context: social relations Ang mga pagkakataong mabasag ang tiwala ay laging nag-iiwan ng sakit.
The moments when trust is broken always leave pain.
Context: social relations Masyadong sensitibo ang paksang ito; isang mali lang ay puwedeng mabasag ang aming kasunduan.
This topic is very sensitive; one mistake can break our agreement.
Context: negotiation