To be told (tl. Masabihan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong masabihan ng magandang balita.
I want to be told good news.
Context: daily life Natutuwa ako kapag ako ay masabihan ng mga kaibigan ko.
I am happy when I am told by my friends.
Context: daily life Minsan, gusto kong masabihan ng totoo.
Sometimes, I want to be told the truth.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, nakakabahala ang masabihan ng masamang balita.
Sometimes, it is distressing to be told bad news.
Context: daily life Mahalaga na masabihan ka tungkol sa mga pagbabago sa iyong trabaho.
It is important to be told about changes in your job.
Context: work Madalas masabihan ng aking guro ang tamang paraan ng pag-aaral.
My teacher often tells me the right way to study.
Context: education Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang tao ay kinakailangan masabihan ng mas malalim na katotohanan.
Sometimes, a person needs to be told deeper truths.
Context: society Ang pagiging handang masabihan ng mga kritisismo ay mahalaga sa personal na pag-unlad.
Being willing to be told criticisms is important for personal growth.
Context: self-development Kadalasan, mahirap masabihan ng mga bagay na ayaw nating pakinggan.
Often, it is hard to be told things we do not want to hear.
Context: emotions