To play (an instrument) (tl. Tumugtog)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong tumugtog ng gitara.
I want to play (an instrument) the guitar.
Context: daily life
Tumugtog siya ng tambol sa paaralan.
He played (an instrument) the drums at school.
Context: school
Ang mga bata ay tumugtog ng mga instrumento.
The children played (an instrument) instruments.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang ako ay maliit, tumugtog ako ng piyano.
When I was small, I played (an instrument) the piano.
Context: daily life
Sa aming konsiyerto, tumugtog ang banda ng mga sikat na kanta.
At our concert, the band played (an instrument) famous songs.
Context: music
Habang kami ay nag-aaral, tumugtog siya ng flauta para sa amin.
While we were studying, she played (an instrument) the flute for us.
Context: school

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang pagtatanghal, tumugtog siya ng isang piraso na nailalarawan ang kanyang damdamin.
In her performance, she played (an instrument) a piece that depicted her feelings.
Context: art performance
Matapos ang masusing pagsasanay, tumugtog sila ng isang komplikadong komposisyon sa kanilang recital.
After rigorous practice, they played (an instrument) a complex composition at their recital.
Context: art performance
Ang kakayahan na tumugtog ng iba't ibang instrumento ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng kanyang musika.
The ability to play (an instrument) various instruments is an important aspect of her music.
Context: music theory

Synonyms

  • magpatunog
  • mangmusika
  • tumugtog ng instrumento