To put someone in their place (tl. Mapatama)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Minsan, kailangan mapatama ang kaibigan.
Sometimes, you need to put someone in their place with a friend.
Context: daily life
Ang guro ay mapatama ang mga mag-aaral kapag sila ay hindi nakikinig.
The teacher can put someone in their place when the students are not listening.
Context: education
Dapat mapatama siya sa kanyang kapatid.
He should put someone in their place with his sibling.
Context: family

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Pinili niyang mapatama ang kanyang katrabaho dahil sa hindi magandang pag-uugali.
He chose to put someone in their place at work because of the bad behavior.
Context: work
Hindi madaling mapatama ang mga tao, ngunit ito ay kailangan minsan.
It is not easy to put someone in their place, but it is sometimes necessary.
Context: society
Nais niyang mapatama ang kanyang kaibigan kapag siya ay naging mayabang.
He wants to put someone in their place when his friend becomes arrogant.
Context: friendship

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, ang tamang pagkakataon ay nangangailangan ng mapatama sa mga tao upang huwag mawalan ng respeto.
Sometimes, the right moment requires putting someone in their place to maintain respect.
Context: leadership
Sa kanyang pagsasalita, siya ay may kakayahang mapatama ang mga nakikinig nang hindi nagiging bastos.
In his speech, he has the ability to put someone in their place without being rude.
Context: communication
Bilang isang lider, kailangan mong matutunang mapatama ang iyong mga kasamahan sa tamang paraan.
As a leader, you need to learn how to put someone in their place properly.
Context: leadership

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