To be late (tl. Magpahuli)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ayaw kong magpahuli sa klase.
I don't want to be late for class.
Context: daily life Siya ay magpahuli sa kanyang appointment.
He is going to be late for his appointment.
Context: daily life Baka magpahuli ako sa tren.
I might be late for the train.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kailangan kong umalis nang maaga upang hindi magpahuli sa trabaho.
I need to leave early so I won't be late for work.
Context: work Kung hindi siya sumunod sa oras, tiyak na magpahuli siya.
If he doesn't stick to the schedule, he will surely be late.
Context: culture Minsan, magpahuli ang bus dahil sa traffic.
Sometimes, the bus can be late because of traffic.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Habang ako ay nag-aantay, nag-iisip ako kung paano hindi magpahuli sa mga mahahalagang pagpupulong.
While I was waiting, I was thinking of ways to avoid to be late for important meetings.
Context: work Ang pagkakaroon ng masyadong maraming gawain sa isang araw ay nagiging sanhi upang magpahuli ang mga tao.
Having too many tasks in one day causes people to be late.
Context: society Sa kabila ng kanyang pagsisikap, madalas siyang magpahuli dahil sa mga hindi inaasahang pangyayari.
Despite his efforts, he often tends to be late due to unforeseen circumstances.
Context: personal development