To stay away (tl. Magsinlayo)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Kailangan mo magsinlayo sa apoy.
You need to stay away from the fire.
Context: daily life
Ang mga bata ay dapat magsinlayo sa kalsada.
The children should stay away from the road.
Context: daily life
Magsinlayo ka sa mga tao na may sakit.
You should stay away from sick people.
Context: health

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, pinakamabuti na magsinlayo sa mga negatibong tao.
Sometimes, it is best to stay away from negative people.
Context: social interaction
Sa panahon ng pandemia, pinayuhan tayong magsinlayo sa masus crowded na lugar.
During the pandemic, we were advised to stay away from crowded places.
Context: health
Kung ayaw mong makipagtalo, mas mabuti nang magsinlayo sa usapan.
If you don’t want to argue, it’s better to stay away from the conversation.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Nararapat na magsinlayo sa mga isyu na wala tayong kaalaman.
It is advisable to stay away from issues we have no knowledge about.
Context: social interaction
Sa mga pagkakataong mapanganib, mas matalino na magsinlayo kaysa sa makisangkot.
In dangerous situations, it is wiser to stay away than to get involved.
Context: danger
Ipinakita sa akin ng karanasan na mas mainam na magsinlayo sa mga problemang hindi natin kayang lutasin.
Experience has shown me that it is better to stay away from problems we cannot solve.
Context: reflection

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