To boast (tl. Magboling)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Hindi magandang magboling tungkol sa sarili.
It's not good to boast about oneself.
Context: daily life
Bumili siya ng bagong damit at gusto niya magboling dito.
She bought a new dress and she wants to boast about it.
Context: daily life
Ang mga bata ay mahilig magboling sa kanilang mga laro.
The children like to boast about their games.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, magboling ang tanda ng kawalang-katiyakan.
Sometimes, to boast is a sign of insecurity.
Context: society
Huwag kang magboling sa mga tagumpay mo, dapat ay mapagpakumbaba ka.
Don’t boast about your successes; you should be humble.
Context: society
Napansin ko na madalas siyang magboling tungkol sa kanyang trabaho.
I noticed that he often boasts about his job.
Context: work

Advanced (C1-C2)

Kadalasan, ang mga tao na magboling ay naghahanap ng pag-amin mula sa iba.
Often, people who boast are seeking validation from others.
Context: psychology
Minsan, ang magboling ay maaaring umabot sa labis na mataas na antas na nagiging inis sa iba.
At times, to boast can reach an excessive level that becomes irritating to others.
Context: social behavior
Sa isang debate, may mga nagtatangkang magboling upang manalo, ngunit mas mabuti ang mga nakikinig.
In a debate, some try to boast to win, but listening is more effective.
Context: debate

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