Eavesdropping (tl. Makuping)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ayaw kong makuping ang usapan nila.
I don't want to eavesdrop on their conversation.
Context: daily life
Sabi ng kaibigan ko, masama ang makuping.
My friend said that eavesdropping is bad.
Context: culture
Nakita ko siya na makuping sa likod ng pinto.
I saw him eavesdropping behind the door.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, nag makuping ako sa pag-usapan ng mga matatanda.
Sometimes, I eavesdrop on the discussions of the elders.
Context: social interaction
Hindi niya alam na makuping ako habang siya ay nagkukwento.
He didn’t know that I was eavesdropping while he was telling a story.
Context: daily life
Ang makuping ay maaaring magdulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Eavesdropping can lead to misunderstandings.
Context: relationship

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang makuping ay hindi lamang isang masamang asal kundi isang paglabag sa privacidad.
Eavesdropping is not only a bad behavior, but also a violation of privacy.
Context: society
Dahil sa makuping, kumalat ang mga tsismis na walang katotohanan.
Due to eavesdropping, rumors that were untrue spread.
Context: society
Madalas na nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan ang makuping sa mga pamilya.
Eavesdropping often causes conflict in families.
Context: relationships

Synonyms

  • nagkukuwento