To tease (tl. Manguyam)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, manguyam ang mga bata sa isa't isa.
Sometimes, the kids tease each other.
Context: daily life
Ayaw kong manguyam sa kanya.
I don’t want to tease him.
Context: daily life
Sinasabi ng guro na hindi manguyam sa classmates.
The teacher says not to tease classmates.
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Madalas manguyam siya kapag naglalaro kami.
He often teases when we play.
Context: daily life
Kapag manguyam siya, napipikon ako.
When he teases, I get annoyed.
Context: daily life
Minsan ay manguyam siya para makipagbiruan.
Sometimes he teases to joke around.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanilang pagkakaibigan, madalas manguyam ang isa sa kanila bilang pagsasaya.
In their friendship, one of them often teases as a form of fun.
Context: social dynamics
Kahit nagkukuwentuhan, manguyam pa rin sila sa isa't isa.
Even while chatting, they still tease each other.
Context: social interaction
Manguyam at pagtawa, ito ang mga palatandaan ng kanilang malapit na ugnayan.
To tease and laugh, these are signs of their close relationship.
Context: relationship

Synonyms

  • mang-asar