To become evasive (tl. Magbaling)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay nagbaling sa kanyang sagot.
He became evasive in his answer.
Context: daily life
Kapag tinanong, madalas siya magbaling.
When asked, he often becomes evasive.
Context: daily life
Minsan, magbaling siya kapag ayaw niyang makipag-usap.
Sometimes, he becomes evasive when he doesn’t want to talk.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Bakit siya nagbaling nang makuha ang tanong?
Why did he become evasive when asked the question?
Context: daily life
Siya ay magbaling kapag nahihiya siya.
He becomes evasive when he feels shy.
Context: emotion
Kung minsan, kailangan niyang magbaling sa mga tanong ng mga tao.
Sometimes, he needs to become evasive to people’s questions.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang estilo ay madalas magbaling sa mga mahihirap na paksa.
His style often becomes evasive on difficult topics.
Context: discussion
Upang hindi mapahamak, siya ay nagbaling sa mga detalye.
To avoid trouble, he became evasive about the details.
Context: strategy
Sa mga pormal na usapan, hindi ko gusto ang magbaling ng mga isyu.
In formal discussions, I dislike becoming evasive on issues.
Context: discussion

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