To boast (tl. Manalakay)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ayaw kong manalakay tungkol sa aking mga tagumpay.
I don't want to boast about my achievements.
Context: daily life Minsan, mahirap ang manalakay sa harap ng iba.
Sometimes, it’s hard to boast in front of others.
Context: social Hindi siya manalakay tungkol sa kanyang mga kakayahan.
He doesn't boast about his skills.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Natatakot siyang manalakay dahil sa takot na husgahan siya.
He is afraid to boast because he fears being judged.
Context: personal feelings Ang kanyang ugali ay hindi dapat manalakay ng hindi nararapat.
His behavior should not boast of unworthy things.
Context: values Minsan ang mga tao ay manalakay ng kani-kanilang mga tagumpay sa isang pagdiriwang.
Sometimes people boast of their accomplishments at a celebration.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang labis na manalakay ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa pagitan ng mga tao.
Excessive boasting causes misunderstandings between people.
Context: society Mahalaga na malaman kung kailan dapat manalakay at kailan dapat manahimik.
It is important to know when to boast and when to be silent.
Context: personal development Isang tao na manalakay ay hindi palaging nagtatagumpay sa kanyang mga layunin.
A person who boasts does not always succeed in their goals.
Context: character