To respond (tl. Sumambot)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Kailangan kong sumambot sa kanyang tanong.
I need to respond to his question.
Context: daily life Sumambot siya sa tawag ng guro.
He responded to the teacher's call.
Context: school Mabilis na sumambot ang mga bata sa kanilang mga magulang.
The children quickly responded to their parents.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Mahalaga na sumambot tayo kapag may nakikita tayong problema.
It is important for us to respond when we see a problem.
Context: society Sumambot siya ng maayos sa huling tanong sa pagsusulit.
He responded well to the last question on the exam.
Context: academic Kung ikaw ay tinanong, dapat kang sumambot nang may katapatan.
If you are asked, you should respond honestly.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa isang talakayan, dapat tayong sumambot nang may pagpuna at konsiderasyon.
In a discussion, we should respond with critique and consideration.
Context: academic Sumambot siya sa mga tanong ng mga mamamahayag na may kapanatagan.
He responded to the journalists' questions with confidence.
Context: media Minsan, ang paghihintay bago sumambot ay mas makabuluhan kaysa agad na sagot.
Sometimes, waiting before you respond is more meaningful than an immediate answer.
Context: philosophy