To hit (tl. Patao)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Huwag patao ang pusa.
Don't hit the cat.
Context: daily life
Naglaro kami at patao ng bola.
We played and hit the ball.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay patao sa kanyang kaibigan.
The child hits his friend.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Huwag patao ang iba kahit nagagalit ka.
Don't hit others even if you are angry.
Context: society
Patao niya ang bola upang makapuntos.
He hit the ball to score.
Context: sports
Ang guro ay nagbigay ng babala na hindi dapat patao sa mga estudyante.
The teacher warned that one should not hit the students.
Context: school

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, ang pag patao ay nagiging simbolo ng galit sa ating lipunan.
Sometimes, to hit becomes a symbol of anger in our society.
Context: society
Kung ang isang tao ay patao ng iba, maaaring magkaroon ng legal na consequences.
If a person hits another, there may be legal consequences.
Context: law
Hindi ko maiwasang patao ang takot kapag may panganib.
I cannot help but hit fear when there is danger.
Context: psychology

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