To catch (tl. Sumalag)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong sumalag ng bola.
I want to catch the ball.
Context: daily life Nakatulong siya na sumalag ng isda.
He helped to catch the fish.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay sumalag ng paruparo sa hardin.
The child caught a butterfly in the garden.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Matapos ang ilang pagsubok, nakayanan nilang sumalag ang bola mula sa mataas na galaw.
After several attempts, they managed to catch the ball from a high toss.
Context: sports Kailangan mong sumalag ng magandang pagkakataon kapag dumating ito.
You need to catch a good opportunity when it arises.
Context: life advice Nagawa niyang sumalag ang kanyang pangarap sa buhay.
He was able to catch his dreams in life.
Context: inspiration Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kanyang talumpati, ipinaliwanag niya kung paano sumalag ng mga oportunidad sa kanyang karera.
In his speech, he explained how to catch opportunities in his career.
Context: career Ang mga maninila ay ginagamit ang kanilang mga kasanayan upang sumalag ng mga mabilis na galaw ng isda sa karagatan.
Fishers use their skills to catch the swift movements of fish in the ocean.
Context: fishing Ang sining ng sumalag ng mga ideya ay mahalaga sa anumang malikhaing proseso.
The art of to catch ideas is essential in any creative process.
Context: creativity