To catch (tl. Sagapin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong sagapin ang bola.
I want to catch the ball.
Context: daily life Sagapin mo ang ibon sa puno.
You catch the bird in the tree.
Context: daily life Nais ng bata na sagapin ang kanyang paboritong laruan.
The child wants to catch his favorite toy.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Sagapin mo ang mga fowl sa hatingabi.
You have to catch the fowl at midnight.
Context: daily life Minsan, sagapin ang isda gamit ang iyong kamay.
Sometimes, catch the fish with your hands.
Context: daily life Nakatawid siya sa ibang tao, at nagtagumpay siyang sagapin ang bola.
He passed through the crowd and succeeded to catch the ball.
Context: sports Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa laro, kinakailangan ang bilis upang sagapin ang bola.
In the game, speed is necessary to catch the ball.
Context: sports Dapat iwasan ang mga hadlang kung nais mong sagapin ang iyong pagkakataon.
You must avoid obstacles if you want to catch your chance.
Context: society Minsan, ang tamang pagkakataon ay dumating lamang na kailangan mong sagapin ito ng mabilis.
Sometimes, the right opportunity comes only if you need to catch it quickly.
Context: abstract concept