To catch (tl. Mamakat)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong mamakat ng isda.
I want to catch fish.
Context: daily life
Namakat siya ng bola sa laro.
He caught the ball in the game.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay mamakat ng paru-paro.
The child is catching a butterfly.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Habang naglalakad, sinubukan niyang mamakat ang mga ibon.
While walking, he tried to catch the birds.
Context: nature
Kung gusto mong mamakat, kailangan mong maging maingat.
If you want to catch, you need to be careful.
Context: advice
Nakakita siya ng pagkakataon na mamakat ng magandang litrato.
He saw an opportunity to catch a nice photo.
Context: photography

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang mga pagsasanay, natutunan niyang mamakat ng mas mabilis kaysa sa dati.
In his training, he learned to catch faster than before.
Context: personal development
Minsan, ang pag-mamakat ay nangangailangan ng pasensya at tiyaga.
Sometimes, to catch requires patience and perseverance.
Context: philosophy
Kung nais mo talagang mamakat ng malaking isda, dapat kang magplano nang mabuti.
If you really want to catch a big fish, you must plan carefully.
Context: fishing

Synonyms

  • huhulihin
  • manghuhuli
  • susupot