To plead (tl. Mapakisap)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang bata ay nagbigay ng luha habang mapakisap sa kanyang ina.
The child is crying while trying to plead with her mother.
Context: daily life
Kailangan mong mapakisap sa guro para sa dagdag na oras.
You need to plead with the teacher for extra time.
Context: school
Minsan, kailangan nating mapakisap para sa tulong.
Sometimes, we have to plead for help.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang siya ay nahuli, siya ay mapakisap sa pulis na huwag siyang arestuhin.
When he was caught, he pleaded with the police not to arrest him.
Context: legal
Aking mapakisap sa kanyang mga magulang para bigyan siya ng pagkakataon.
I pleaded with his parents to give him a chance.
Context: family
Minsan, ang mga tao ay mapakisap para sa pang-unawa at awa.
Sometimes, people plead for understanding and compassion.
Context: society

Advanced (C1-C2)

Siyang mapakisap sa hukuman upang maipagkalob ang kanyang kalayaan.
He pleaded in court to grant him his freedom.
Context: legal
Ang kanyang malungkot na tinig habang siya ay mapakisap para sa tulong ay talagang nakakaantig.
His sorrowful voice while he pleaded for help was truly moving.
Context: human emotions
Dahil sa kanyang sitwasyon, siya ay mapakisap sa madla para sa suporta.
Because of his situation, he pleaded with the crowd for support.
Context: society

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