To pray (tl. Manalangin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Nagtataka ang bata kung bakit tayo manalangin bago kumain.
The child wonders why we pray before eating.
Context: daily life Kailangan nating manalangin bago matulog.
We need to pray before sleeping.
Context: daily life Sila ay manalangin sa simbahan tuwing Linggo.
They pray at the church every Sunday.
Context: culture Intermediate (B1-B2)
Madalas silang manalangin dahil sa kanilang matibay na pananampalataya.
They often pray because of their strong faith.
Context: culture Kung nais mo ng tulong, dapat kang manalangin ng tapat.
If you want help, you should pray sincerely.
Context: society Bago sumubok sa bagong bagay, lagi akong manalangin para sa gabay.
Before trying something new, I always pray for guidance.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang mga tao ay manalangin hindi lamang para sa kanilang sarili kundi para rin sa iba.
Sometimes, people pray not just for themselves but also for others.
Context: society Ipinakita ng mga tao na nananalangin sa plaza ang kanilang pag-asa sa mas magandang kinabukasan.
The people praying in the plaza showed their hope for a better future.
Context: society Sa panahon ng krisis, marami ang nagiging mas masigasig sa manalangin para sa kapayapaan.
In times of crisis, many become more fervent in their praying for peace.
Context: society