To snatch (tl. Matangay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

May gusto akong matangay na candy.
I want to snatch a candy.
Context: daily life
Matangay ang bola mula sa kanya.
Snatch the ball from him.
Context: daily life
Bakit mo matangay ang kanyang bag?
Why do you want to snatch his bag?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nakita ko ang bata na matangay ang laruan ng kanyang kaibigan.
I saw the child snatch his friend's toy.
Context: daily life
Matangay mo ang pagkain kung may ibang tao.
You should snatch the food only if there are other people.
Context: daily life
Hindi magandang matangay ang isang bagay mula sa ibang tao.
It is not good to snatch something from another person.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang pag-uugali ng magkapatid ay nagbago nang matangay ang kanilang paboritong libro.
The siblings' behavior changed when their favorite book was snatched.
Context: society
Kadalasan, nagiging sanhi ng hidwaan ang matangay na mga bagay.
Often, snatched items become the cause of conflict.
Context: society
Minsan, ang mga nakaw na bagay ay matangay mula sa hindi inaasahang lugar.
Sometimes, stolen items are snatched from unexpected places.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • agaw
  • sunggabin