To be sad (tl. Magulay)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Si Juan ay magulay sa kanyang mga guro.
Juan is sad with his teachers.
Context: daily life Bakit magulay ang bata?
Why is the child sad?
Context: daily life Nagiging magulay siya kapag umuulan.
He becomes sad when it rains.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Mateo ay magulay dahil hindi siya nakapasa sa pagsusulit.
Mateo is sad because he didn’t pass the exam.
Context: school Kapag may away, nagiging magulay ang lahat.
When there’s a fight, everyone becomes sad.
Context: society Siya ay magulay sa kanyang pagkawala ng alaga.
She is sad about the loss of her pet.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa panahon ng krisis, maraming tao ang magulay at nawawalan ng pag-asa.
During times of crisis, many people are sad and lose hope.
Context: society Minsan, ang pagiging magulay ay tanda ng malalim na pagsasalamin sa buhay.
Sometimes, being sad is a sign of deep reflection on life.
Context: philosophy Hindi madaling tanggapin ang mga pagkakataong ika'y magulay na tila walang dahilan.
It is not easy to accept moments when you are sad for seemingly no reason.
Context: psychology