To be short (tl. Makurta)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang mesa ay makurta.
The table is short.
Context: home
Si Maria ay makurta na batang babae.
Maria is a short girl.
Context: daily life
Minsan, makurta ako kumpara sa aking mga kaibigan.
Sometimes, I am short compared to my friends.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ang kanyang katawan ay makurta, pero siya ay matalino.
His body is short, but he is smart.
Context: daily life
Kahit na makurta siya, siya ay mahusay sa basketball.
Even though he is short, he is good at basketball.
Context: sports
Maraming tao ang nag-aakalang makurta siya, subalit mayaman ang kanyang talino.
Many people think he is short, but his intelligence is rich.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Napatunayan na sa maraming pagkakataon, ang mga taong makurta ay may mga natatanging kakayahan.
It has been proven that short people often have unique abilities.
Context: society
Sa kabila ng kanyang makurta na tangkad, siya ay isang pambihirang líder.
Despite his short stature, he is an extraordinary leader.
Context: leadership
Madalas na naisip ang mga bentahe ng pagiging makurta sa mga sitwasyong pang-sosyal.
The advantages of being short in social situations are often considered.
Context: society

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