To act like a child (tl. Magpakabata)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, gusto kong magpakabata sa harap ng TV.
Sometimes, I want to act like a child in front of the TV.
Context: daily life
Ang mga bata ay magpakabata kapag naglalaro.
Children act like children when they play.
Context: daily life
Bakit kailangan mong magpakabata sa paaralan?
Why do you need to act like a child at school?
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Hindi siya hiyang magpakabata, kahit na siya ay matanda na.
He is not used to act like a child, even though he is already old.
Context: daily life
Minsan, maganda ring magpakabata para hindi maging masyadong seryoso.
Sometimes, it is nice to act like a child so as not to be too serious.
Context: culture
Sinasabi ng mga guro na hindi na dapat magpakabata habang nag-aaral.
Teachers say that you should not act like a child while studying.
Context: school

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kabila ng kanyang edad, madalas siyang magpakabata upang makabilang muli sa kasiyahan.
Despite his age, he often chooses to act like a child to join in the fun again.
Context: social
Maraming tao ang nag-iisip na ang mga matatanda ay walang karapatan na magpakabata.
Many people think that adults have no right to act like a child.
Context: society
Ang kaibigan ko ay madalas na magpakabata tuwing may handaan, ngunit siya ay responsableng tao.
My friend often acts like a child during gatherings, but he is a responsible person.
Context: social

Synonyms

  • maging bata
  • manghingi ng pansin