To be boastful (tl. Magpalahaw)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Minsan, ang bata ay magpalahaw sa kanyang mga laro.
Sometimes, the child is boastful about his games.
Context: daily life Ayaw kong magpalahaw atipagsalitaan ng masama.
I don’t want to be boastful and speak badly.
Context: daily life Siya ay nagpalahaw tungkol sa kanyang bagong bisikleta.
He was boastful about his new bicycle.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Hindi maganda ang magpalahaw sa mga kaibigan.
It’s not good to be boastful among friends.
Context: social interactions Kailangan nating iwasan ang magpalahaw sa ating mga tagumpay.
We should avoid being boastful about our achievements.
Context: culture Nalaman namin na siya ay nagpalahaw sa kanyang mga marka sa paaralan.
We found out that he was boastful about his grades in school.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang pagkakaroon ng yaman ay hindi dapat maging dahilan upang magpalahaw sa ibang tao.
Having wealth should not be a reason to be boastful towards others.
Context: society Sa kabila ng kanyang tagumpay, hindi siya nagpalahaw at nanatiling mapagpakumbaba.
Despite his success, he did not be boastful and remained humble.
Context: personal qualities Maraming tao ang gusto ng tagumpay, ngunit hindi lahat ay nais magpalahaw tungkol dito.
Many people desire success, but not everyone wants to be boastful about it.
Context: culture