To smile (tl. Ngumata)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang bata ay ngumata nang makita ang kanyang ina.
The child smiled upon seeing his mother.
Context: daily life Lagi akong ngumata kapag ako ay masaya.
I always smile when I am happy.
Context: daily life Ngumata siya sa aking biro.
He smiled at my joke.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang makita niya ang kanyang kaibigan, ngumata siya ng buong puso.
When she saw her friend, she smiled wholeheartedly.
Context: social interaction Minsan, kahit nahihirapan ako, sinisikap kong ngumata.
Sometimes, even when I'm struggling, I try to smile.
Context: personal reflection Ngumata siya sa harap ng kamera.
She smiled in front of the camera.
Context: media Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng kanyang mga problema, siya ay ngumata na parang walang nangyayari.
Despite her problems, she smiled as if nothing was happening.
Context: philosophical Ang kanyang ngumata ay nagbigay liwanag sa madilim na silid.
Her smile lit up the dark room.
Context: artistic expression Natutunan kong ngumata kahit sa harap ng pagsubok.
I learned to smile even in the face of challenges.
Context: personal growth