Fool (tl. Matanga)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sabi niya, "Hindi ka matanga!"
He said, "You are not a fool!"
Context: daily life Huwag kang matanga sa iyong desisyon.
Don’t be a fool in your decision.
Context: daily life Nagtanong siya, pero parang matanga ang tanong.
He asked, but the question seemed foolish.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Akala ko matanga siya, pero marunong pala.
I thought he was a fool, but he is actually skilled.
Context: personal opinion Huwag kang magmukhang matanga sa harap ng iba.
Don’t look like a fool in front of others.
Context: social interaction Kapag pumili ka, huwag maging matanga sa iyong mga pagpipilian.
When you choose, don’t be a fool with your choices.
Context: advice Advanced (C1-C2)
Maraming tao ang nagiging matanga dahil sa kanilang emosyonal na desisyon.
Many people become fools due to their emotional decisions.
Context: psychology Sa kanyang pagkakalugmok, nagmukha siyang matanga sa mga tao.
In his despair, he appeared a fool to others.
Context: society Ang tila pagiging matanga niya ay nagdala sa kanya ng maraming problema.
His apparent foolishness brought him many troubles.
Context: consequences