To catch (tl. Mahagip)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong mahagip ang bola.
I want to catch the ball.
Context: daily life Mahagip mo ang ibon sa puno.
You can catch the bird in the tree.
Context: daily life Natutuwa sila kapag mahagip nila ang higit pang isda.
They are happy when they catch more fish.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang sila'y naglaro, hindi niya nahagip ang bola ng basketball.
When they played, he did not catch the basketball.
Context: sports Minsan, mahirap mahagip ang mga pagkakataong darating.
Sometimes, it is hard to catch the opportunities that come.
Context: life skills Kung magmamadali ka, baka hindi mo mahagip ang bus.
If you hurry, you might not catch the bus.
Context: transportation Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa ating paglalakbay, kailangan natin mahagip ang tamang pagkakataon para sa tagumpay.
In our journey, we must catch the right opportunity for success.
Context: career Ang talento ng batikang mangingisda ay nasa kakayahan niyang mahagip ang mga isda sa kanilang panahon.
The skill of the master fisherman lies in his ability to catch fish at their time.
Context: culture Ang pag-aaral ay tila isang sining kung saan dapat kang mahagip ang mga detalye.
Learning appears to be an art where you must catch the details.
Context: education