Stubborn (tl. Pasaway)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Juan ay pasaway sa klase.
Juan is stubborn in class.
Context: daily life
Minsan, pasaway ang mga bata.
Sometimes, the kids are stubborn.
Context: daily life
Hindi niya sinunod ang utos, kaya pasaway siya.
He didn't follow the order, so he is stubborn.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Palagi siyang pasaway kapag may mga alituntunin.
He is always stubborn when there are rules.
Context: school
Siya ay pasaway sa kanyang mga magulang na hindi siya pinapayagan lumabas.
He is stubborn with his parents who do not allow him to go out.
Context: family
Kahit na sinabihan, patuloy pa rin siyang pasaway.
Even when told, he remains stubborn.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang ugali ay nakakaabala at siya ay itinuturing na pasaway sa kanilang grupo.
His behavior is disruptive and he is regarded as stubborn in their group.
Context: social interactions
Sa kabila ng mga payo, siya ay nanatiling pasaway at hindi nakikinig.
Despite the advice, he remained stubborn and did not listen.
Context: personal development
Ang pasaway na pag-uugali niya ay nagdudulot ng hindi pagkakaintindihan sa kanyang mga kasama.
His stubborn behavior causes misunderstandings with his colleagues.
Context: workplace

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