To be anxious (tl. Mangamba)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nag-mangamba ako bago ang pagsusulit.
I was anxious before the exam.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay nag-mangamba sa dilim.
The child is anxious in the dark.
Context: daily life
Huwag mag-mangamba, andito ako.
Don’t be anxious, I’m here.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Dahil sa kanyang mga takdang-aralin, nag-mangamba siya sa kanyang mga grado.
Because of his assignments, he was anxious about his grades.
Context: education
Nag-mangamba ako na hindi ko makukuha ang trabaho.
I was anxious that I wouldn’t get the job.
Context: work
Kapag may mga bagong tao, nag-mangamba siya.
She feels anxious when there are new people.
Context: social

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, ang buong sitwasyon ay nag-mangamba sa kanya nang labis.
Sometimes, the whole situation makes her extremely anxious.
Context: psychology
Maraming tao ang nag-mangamba sa hinaharap na hindi nila kontrolado.
Many people are anxious about an uncontrollable future.
Context: society
Ang kulturang Pilipino ay kadalasang nag-mangamba tungkol sa mga inaasahang resulta.
Filipino culture often makes individuals anxious about expected outcomes.
Context: culture

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