To tease or to excite (tl. Magbitling)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Jake ay mahilig magbitling ng kanyang kaibigan.
Jake loves to tease his friend.
Context: daily life
Bakit mo magbitling ang iyong kapatid?
Why do you tease your sibling?
Context: daily life
Nagbibitangan sila at magbitling sa paaralan.
They tease each other at school.
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, magbitling ay nagiging dahilan ng pagtatalo.
Sometimes, to tease can lead to arguments.
Context: social interaction
Ang mga bata ay madalas magbitling habang naglalaro.
Children often tease each other while playing.
Context: play
Kung gusto mong magbitling sa kanya, siguraduhin na ito ay mapagmahal.
If you want to tease him, make sure it’s done lovingly.
Context: relationships

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, ang magbitling ng mga kaibigan ay isang paraan ng pagpapahayag ng pagmamahalan.
Sometimes, to tease friends is a way of expressing affection.
Context: friendship
Ang kanyang kakayahang magbitling sa mga sitwasyon ay nagpapakita ng kanyang katalinuhan.
His ability to tease in situations shows his intelligence.
Context: intelligence
Madalas na mapanlikha ang mga taong mahilig magbitling sa kanilang mga kakilala.
Those who love to tease their acquaintances are often very creative.
Context: creativity

Synonyms

  • mang-aliw
  • mang-udyok