To be stubborn (tl. Magmatigas)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Bakit ka magmatigas lagi?
Why are you always stubborn?
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay magmatigas sa kanyang desisyon.
The child is stubborn in his decision.
Context: daily life
Magmatigas siya kahit na may magandang mungkahi.
He is stubborn even with a good suggestion.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, mahirap makipagtalo sa mga taong magmatigas.
Sometimes, it is difficult to argue with stubborn people.
Context: social interaction
Nakita ko na siya ay magmatigas sa kanyang pananaw sa buhay.
I noticed that he is stubborn in his outlook on life.
Context: personal development
Kailangan niyang matutunan na hindi magmatigas sa tuwina.
He needs to learn not to be stubborn all the time.
Context: personal development

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang magmatigas na pag-uugali ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Stubbornness can lead to misunderstandings.
Context: psychology
Sa kabila ng mga payo, pinili niyang magmatigas sa kanyang desisyon.
Despite the advice, he chose to be stubborn in his decision.
Context: decision-making
Kadalasan, ang mga taong magmatigas ay hindi handang makinig sa iba.
Often, stubborn people are not willing to listen to others.
Context: social behavior

Synonyms

  • matigas ang ulo
  • tigas ng ulo