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