To pretend (tl. Manangga)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong manangga na ako ay isang superhero.
I want to pretend that I am a superhero.
Context: daily life
Manangga siya na nag-aaral siya para sa pagsusulit.
He pretended that he was studying for the exam.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay manangga sa kanyang mga laruan.
The child pretends with his toys.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kailangan mong manangga na hindi ka pagod sa trabaho.
You need to pretend that you are not tired at work.
Context: work
Madalas manangga kami na ang buhay namin ay masaya.
We often pretend that our lives are happy.
Context: society
Sinabi niya na manangga siya na ayaw niya sa akin.
She said that she pretended that she didn't like me.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, ang mga tao ay manangga upang takpan ang kanilang mga tunay na damdamin.
Sometimes, people pretend to cover their true feelings.
Context: society
Hindi ko kayang manangga nang matagal dahil hindi ito totoo.
I cannot pretend for long because it's not real.
Context: personal reflection
Natutunan ko na manangga ay hindi solusyon sa mga problema.
I learned that pretending is not a solution to problems.
Context: personal growth