To wait (tl. Magabang)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Kailangan kong magabang ng bus.
I need to wait for the bus.
Context: daily life Sila ay magabang sa akin.
They will wait for me.
Context: daily life Nag magabang kami sa linya.
We are waiting in line.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, kailangan mong magabang ng mas matagal sa bus.
Sometimes, you have to wait longer for the bus.
Context: daily life Dapat tayong magabang habang sila ay nag-uusap.
We should wait while they are talking.
Context: social interaction Nag magabang siya ng isa pang oras bago umalis.
He waited for another hour before leaving.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang paghihintay ay kailangan para sa mga mahahalagang bagay, kaya dapat tayong magabang ng tamang pagkakataon.
Sometimes, waiting is necessary for important things, so we must wait for the right moment.
Context: philosophical Iyan ang dahilan kung bakit natutunan kong magabang ng may pasensya sa mga panahon ng pagsubok.
That is why I have learned to wait patiently during challenging times.
Context: personal development Habang tayo ay nag magabang sa mga resulta, mahalaga ang pananampalataya sa proseso.
While we wait for the results, faith in the process is crucial.
Context: society