To boast (tl. Maghambog)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Si Maria ay mahilig maghambog sa kanyang ganda.
Maria likes to boast about her beauty.
Context: daily life Maghambog ka kapag may maganda kang nakuha.
You can boast if you have something nice.
Context: daily life Huwag maghambog kung ikaw ay nabigo.
Don't boast if you failed.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Sinasabi ng iba na maghambog siya tungkol sa kanyang mga tagumpay.
Some say he likes to boast about his achievements.
Context: society Ang pag-maghambog ay hindi kaaya-aya sa harap ng mga kaibigan.
Boasting is not appropriate in front of friends.
Context: social interaction Minsan, ang ibang tao ay maghambog upang ipakita ang kanilang halaga.
Sometimes, people boast to show their worth.
Context: psychology Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang ilang mga tao ay may ugali na maghambog dahil sa kanilang mga materyal na pag-aari.
Some people tend to boast because of their material possessions.
Context: society Sa mga sitwasyon ng tagumpay, ang pag-maghambog ay kadalasang nagiging sanhi ng inggitan.
In situations of success, boasting often causes jealousy.
Context: society Minsan, mas mabuting hindi maghambog at hayaan ang iyong mga gawa ang magsalita.
Sometimes, it is better not to boast and let your actions speak for themselves.
Context: personal development Synonyms
- magyabang
- mampuhay