To smile (tl. Ngumanga)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang bata ay ngumanga sa kanyang guro.
The child smiled at his teacher.
Context: daily life Ngumanga siya nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
She smiled when she saw her friend.
Context: daily life Nang magtanghalian, ngumanga ang lahat.
Everyone smiled during lunch.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang makuha ni Maria ang kanyang diploma, ngumanga siya sa saya.
When Maria received her diploma, she smiled with joy.
Context: school Palaging ngumanga si Juan kahit sa mga mahihirap na sitwasyon.
Juan always smiled even in difficult situations.
Context: society Kung makikita mo siya, siguradong ngumanga siya sa iyo.
If you see him, he will surely smile at you.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng problema, ngumanga siya na tila walang alalahanin sa mundo.
Despite the problems, he smiled as if he had no worries in the world.
Context: emotions Ang kanyang kakayahang ngumanga sa mga tao ay nagpapakita ng kanyang magandang karakter.
His ability to smile at people reflects his good character.
Context: personality Pagkatapos ng mahigpit na talakayan, ngumanga ang lahat bilang tanda ng pagkakasundo.
After the intense discussion, everyone smiled as a sign of agreement.
Context: society