Saying (tl. Sabihan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
May sabihan na 'Ang oras ay ginto'.
There is a saying that 'Time is gold.'
Context: culture Ang mga bata ay may sabihan tungkol sa pag-aaral.
The children have a saying about studying.
Context: daily life Sabihan mo siya na huwag mag-alala.
Tell him to not worry, there is a saying for that.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, ang isang sabihan ay mas makapangyarihan kaysa sa mga salita.
Sometimes, a saying is more powerful than words.
Context: culture Ang kanyang paboritong sabihan ay nagsasabing 'Ang masipag ay nagtatagumpay.'
His favorite saying says 'Hard work pays off.'
Context: daily life Hindi ko maiwasang isipin ang sabihan na 'Huwag magbilang ng manok bago ito mapisa.'
I can’t help but think of the saying 'Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.'
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang isang matalinong tao ay laging may sabihan na naglalarawan ng kanilang karanasan.
A wise person always has a saying that reflects their experience.
Context: society Ipinakikita ng sabihan na 'Tagumpay ay nasa tamang panahon' ang kahalagahan ng tiyaga.
The saying 'Success is in the right timing' shows the importance of perseverance.
Context: culture Napakahalaga ng mga sabihan sa ating kultura, sapagkat nagdadala ito ng mahahalagang aral.
Proverbs are very important in our culture, as they convey significant lessons in life.
Context: culture