Tangential answer (tl. Mabirongsagot)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Nagtanong ako, pero nakatanggap ako ng mabirongsagot.
I asked a question, but I received a tangential answer.
Context: daily life Ang kanyang mabirongsagot ay hindi nakakatulong.
His tangential answer is not helpful.
Context: daily life Minsan, ang mga mabirongsagot ay nagdadala ng kalituhan.
Sometimes, tangential answers can cause confusion.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nagtanong ako tungkol sa proyekto, ngunit ang mabirongsagot niya ay walang kinalaman dito.
I asked about the project, but his tangential answer had nothing to do with it.
Context: work Ang mabirongsagot ng tagapagsalita ay nagbigay ng iba pang isyu na hindi ko inaasahan.
The speaker's tangential answer raised other issues I didn't expect.
Context: work Ang tanong ko ay direkta ngunit ang kanyang mabirongsagot ay parang umiwas sa paksa.
My question was direct, but his tangential answer seemed to avoid the topic.
Context: discussion Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang debate ay naging mas kumplikado dahil sa mga mabirongsagot ng mga kalahok.
The debate became more complex due to the participants' tangential answers.
Context: discussion Sa mga interbyu, kinakailangan na iwasan ang mga mabirongsagot upang maging malinaw ang mensahe.
In interviews, it's essential to avoid tangential answers to keep the message clear.
Context: work Ang paggamit ng mabirongsagot ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng kakulangan sa kumpiyansa ng tagapagsalita.
Using tangential answers may indicate a lack of confidence from the speaker.
Context: communication Synonyms
- maligoy
- paliguy-ligoy