To catch (tl. Sumalok)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong sumalok ng bola.
I want to catch a ball.
Context: daily life
Sumalok siya ng isda sa ilog.
He caught a fish in the river.
Context: daily life
Makikita mo ang mga bata na sumalok ng paru-paro.
You can see the children catching butterflies.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Sinubukan nilang sumalok ng mga pinya sa puno.
They tried to catch pineapples from the tree.
Context: culture
Bago umalis, sumalok ako ng ilang mga prutas sa hardin.
Before leaving, I caught some fruits from the garden.
Context: daily life
Kung makikita mo ang ibon, sumalok ka ng larawan.
If you see the bird, catch a photo.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang pagsasanay sa football ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya upang sumalok ng bola mula sa kalaban.
His football training allowed him to catch the ball from the opponent.
Context: sports
Minsan, kailangan mong sumalok ng oportunidad kahit saan mo ito makita.
Sometimes, you need to catch opportunities wherever you find them.
Context: society
Sa isang mahigpit na laban, sumalok siya ng pagkakataon upang manalo.
In a tight match, he managed to catch the chance to win.
Context: sports

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