Long time (tl. Matagalan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Matagal na akong matagalan dito.
I have been here for a long time.
Context: daily life Ang paglalakbay ay sana matagalan.
I hope the journey will take a long time.
Context: daily life Naghintay siya ng matagalan sa bus.
He waited a long time for the bus.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Matagal na akong matagalan sa aking trabaho.
I have been in my job for a long time.
Context: work Kung hindi ka magiging seryoso, matagalan ang proseso.
If you don't take it seriously, the process will take a long time.
Context: daily life Palaging sinasabi ng mga tao na ang pamilya ay dapat matagalan.
People always say that family should last a long time.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang mga alaala ay matagalan at hindi naglalaho.
Sometimes, memories take a long time and do not fade away.
Context: abstract Madalas akong nag-iisip na ito ay magiging matagalan na labanan upang makamit ang aking mga layunin.
I often think this will be a long time struggle to achieve my goals.
Context: personal development Ang pagkakaroon ng magandang relasyon ay isang bagay na matagalan at nangangailangan ng pagsusumikap.
Having a good relationship is something that takes a long time and requires effort.
Context: society