Gaping (tl. Pagnganga)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay nakatingin sa akin habang nagpapa-nganga.
He was looking at me while gaping.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay nagpapa-nganga sa kanyang mga laruan.
The child is gaping at his toys.
Context: daily life
Bakit ka nagpapa-nganga sa mga dumadaan?
Why are you gaping at the passersby?
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Habang nagkukwentuhan kami, may dumaan at nagpapa-nganga kami sa kanyang damit.
While we were talking, someone passed by and we were gaping at his outfit.
Context: daily life
Nakita ko siya habang nagpapa-nganga sa isang napakalaking piramide.
I saw him gaping at an enormous pyramid.
Context: travel
Hindi ko mapigilang magpapa-nganga nang makita ko ang malaking aso.
I couldn't help but gape when I saw the big dog.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang artista ay nagpapa-nganga habang nag-aaktura sa entablado, na nagpapahayag ng labis na damdamin.
The artist was gaping while performing on stage, expressing intense emotions.
Context: theater
Ang kanyang reaksyon sa balita ay nagdulot ng pagnganga sa mga tao sa paligid.
His reaction to the news caused a gaping response among the people around.
Context: society
Pinatuon ng kanyang kwento ang atensyon ng madla, kaya't sila'y nagpapa-nganga sa kanyang mga sinasabi.
His story captivated the audience, making them gape at what he was saying.
Context: society

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