To be cantankerous (tl. Makabawa)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan siya ay makabawa kapag pagod.
Sometimes he is cantankerous when tired.
Context: daily life
Ang aso ay makabawa kapag may ibang tao.
The dog is cantankerous when there are other people.
Context: daily life
Bakit ka makabawa ngayon?
Why are you cantankerous today?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan siya ay makabawa sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
Sometimes he is cantankerous with his friends.
Context: social situation
Kapag hindi natutulog ng maayos, siya ay makabawa sa trabaho.
When he doesn’t sleep well, he is cantankerous at work.
Context: work
Siya ay madalas na makabawa kapag mainit ang panahon.
He is often cantankerous when the weather is hot.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang kalikasan ay makabawa, lalo na kapag siya ay pinapagsabihan.
His nature is cantankerous, especially when he is reprimanded.
Context: social behavior
Maraming tao ang nahihirapan sa kanyang makabawa na ugali.
Many people struggle with his cantankerous behavior.
Context: society
Sa kanyang edad, naging makabawa na siya sa mga simpleng bagay.
In his age, he has become cantankerous about simple things.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • mabilis magalit
  • mainitin