To wait (tl. Maghintay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Kailangan kong maghintay sa bus.
I need to wait for the bus.
Context: daily life
Maghintay ka dito.
You wait here.
Context: daily life
Siya ay naghihintay ng kanyang kaibigan.
He is waiting for his friend.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, kailangan nating maghintay ng matagal para sa ating mga pangarap.
Sometimes, we need to wait a long time for our dreams.
Context: inspiration
Kung gusto mong makuha ang trabaho, kailangan mong maghintay sa tawag.
If you want to get the job, you need to wait for the call.
Context: work
Habang naghihintay siya, nagbasa siya ng libro.
While waiting, she read a book.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Mahirap maghintay sa mga bagay na hindi natin kayang kontrolin.
It is hard to wait for things we cannot control.
Context: philosophy
Sa panahon ng kawalang-katiyakan, minsan kailangan nating maghintay nang may pasensya.
In times of uncertainty, we sometimes have to wait with patience.
Context: society
Ang sining ng maghintay ay kadalasang nauugnay sa karunungan at pang-unawa.
The art of waiting is often associated with wisdom and understanding.
Context: culture

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