To eat (tl. Magsikain)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Nagustuhan ko ang magsikain sa bahay.
I liked to eat at home.
Context: daily life Gusto kong magsikain ng masarap na pagkain.
I want to eat delicious food.
Context: daily life Bukas ay magsikain kami sa labas.
Tomorrow, we will eat outside.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, mas masarap ang magsikain kasama ang pamilya.
Sometimes, it’s more enjoyable to eat with family.
Context: family Kung may handaan, gusto kong magsikain ng maraming putahe.
If there is a feast, I want to eat a lot of dishes.
Context: celebration Kadalasan, ayaw nila magsikain ng maaga.
Often, they don’t want to eat early.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa panitikang Pilipino, ang kultura ng magsikain ay mayaman at iba-iba.
In Filipino literature, the culture of eating is rich and diverse.
Context: culture May mga pagkakataong ang magsikain ay isang anyo ng pagbubuklod ng komunidad.
There are instances where eating is a form of community bonding.
Context: society Hindi lamang pagdiriwang ang magsikain, kundi pati na rin pagsasama sa mga mahal sa buhay.
Eating is not just for celebration, but also for being together with loved ones.
Context: relationship