To lower oneself (tl. Magpaalkila)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, kailangan nating magpaalkila para sa ibang tao.
Sometimes, we need to lower ourselves for other people.
Context: daily life
Hindi ako natatakot na magpaalkila sa harap ng iba.
I am not afraid to lower myself in front of others.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay nagpaalkila para makuha ang laruan.
The child lowered himself to get the toy.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, kailangan nating magpaalkila upang maintindihan ang iba.
Sometimes, we need to lower ourselves to understand others.
Context: society
Magpaalkila siya upang maging mas malapit sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
He lowered himself to become closer to his friends.
Context: relationships
Sa kanyang talumpati, siya ay nagpaalkila sa mga tagapakinig.
In his speech, he lowered himself to the audience.
Context: work

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa mga pagkakataong nagka-krisis, di dapat magpaalkila ng kahalagahan ng dignidad.
In times of crisis, one must not lower oneself in terms of dignity.
Context: society
Minsan, ang tunay na katatagan ay makikita sa kakayahang magpaalkila at magpakumbaba.
Sometimes, true strength is seen in the ability to lower oneself and be humble.
Context: philosophy
Ang proseso ng magpaalkila ay mahalaga sa personal na pag-unlad.
The process of lowering oneself is important for personal growth.
Context: personal growth