To be mischievous (tl. Mamalahiyo)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang bata ay madalas na mamalahiyo sa paaralan.
The child often likes to be mischievous at school.
Context: daily life Sinasabi ng guro na nagpakita siya ng mamalahiyo na ugali.
The teacher says he showed a mischievous attitude.
Context: daily life May mga pagkakataon na gustong mamalahiyo ng mga bata.
There are times when children want to be mischievous.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, ang mga bata ay mamalahiyo kapag wala ang kanilang mga magulang.
Sometimes, children are mischievous when their parents are not around.
Context: daily life Hindi ko inaasahan na magiging mamalahiyo siya sa kanyang kaarawan.
I didn’t expect him to be mischievous on his birthday.
Context: daily life Madalas silang mamalahiyo at nagtatawanan sa likod ng guro.
They often are mischievous and laugh behind the teacher.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang pagkakaroon ng mga bata na mamalahiyo ay nagpapasaya sa ating tahanan.
Having children who are mischievous brings joy to our home.
Context: society Sa kabila ng kanyang pagiging mamalahiyo, siya ay may mabuting puso.
Despite his mischievous nature, he has a good heart.
Context: society Ang pagiging mamalahiyo ay bahagi ng pagkabata at dapat itong yakapin.
Being mischievous is part of childhood and should be embraced.
Context: culture