To bite (tl. Sakmalin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang aso ay gusto sakmalin ang bola.
The dog wants to bite the ball.
Context: daily life Huwag sakmalin ang prutas nang buo.
Don’t bite the fruit whole.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay sakmalin ang kendi.
The child bites the candy.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, ang aso ay sakmalin ang mga tao kapag natatakot.
Sometimes, the dog might bite people when it's scared.
Context: daily life Kailangan maging maingat para hindi sakmalin ng ahas.
You need to be careful not to bite by a snake.
Context: nature Si Maria ay na-sakmalin ng insekto at nag-alala.
Maria was bitten by an insect and was worried.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang mga bata ay natutunan na ang mga hayop ay may likas na ugali na sakmalin kung sila ay nawoworry.
Children learn that animals have an instinct to bite when they are worried.
Context: education Ayon sa mga eksperto, ang mga pusa ay madalas sakmalin ang kanilang mga amo kung sila ay inis.
According to experts, cats often bite their owners when they're annoyed.
Context: society Madalas na sinasabi na ang mga hayop ay nagiging agresibo at sakmalin kapag may nagbahagi ng kanilang teritoryo.
It is often said that animals become aggressive and bite when someone invades their territory.
Context: nature