To be mischievous (tl. Masaway)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang bata ay masaway sa paaralan.
The child is mischievous at school.
Context: daily life Minsan, masaway siya kapag naglalaro.
Sometimes, he is mischievous when playing.
Context: daily life Ayaw ko sa mga masaway na aso.
I don't like mischievous dogs.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ang kanyang masaway na ugali ay nagdulot ng problema sa kanyang magulang.
His mischievous behavior caused problems for his parents.
Context: daily life Sinasanay nilang hindi maging masaway ang mga bata.
They teach the children not to be mischievous.
Context: education Minsan, kinakailangan na maging masaway upang makuha ang atensyon ng ibang tao.
Sometimes, it is necessary to be mischievous to get other people's attention.
Context: social interaction Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa likod ng kanyang masaway na ngiti, mayroong malalim na karunungan siya.
Behind his mischievous smile, there is a deep wisdom in him.
Context: character analysis Ang masaway na pag-uugali ng grupo ng mga kabataan ay nagbigay-diin sa kanilang kabataan.
The mischievous behavior of the group of teenagers highlighted their youth.
Context: youth culture Palaging may dahilan ang pagiging masaway; ito ay maaaring isang paraan upang ipahayag ang kanilang damdamin.
There is always a reason for being mischievous; it can be a way to express their emotions.
Context: psychology