To understand (tl. Umalam)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong umalam ng mas mahusay.
I want to understand better.
Context: daily life Hindi ko umalam ang tanong.
I did not understand the question.
Context: daily life Minsan mahirap umalam sa mga tao.
Sometimes it's hard to understand people.
Context: social interaction Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kailangan mong umalam kung ano ang nangyayari sa paligid mo.
You need to understand what is happening around you.
Context: daily life Kahit na siya ay mas matanda, mahirap pa ring umalam sa kanyang mga ideya.
Even though he is older, it is still hard to understand his ideas.
Context: social interaction Nais kong umalam higit pa tungkol sa kultura niya.
I want to understand more about his culture.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Kung nais nating umunlad, kinakailangan na umalam tayo sa mga kaugalian ng iba't ibang lahi.
If we want to progress, it is essential to understand the customs of different races.
Context: society Minsan, ang mga pag-unawa ay nagmumula sa matalinong umalam sa mga nakaraang karanasan.
Sometimes, insights come from wise understanding of past experiences.
Context: philosophy Mahirap umalam sa mga masalimuot na bagay nang hindi gumagamit ng masusing pagsusuri.
It is difficult to understand complex matters without thorough analysis.
Context: education