To wave (tl. Umalon)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sabi niya, umalon siya sa akin.
He said, he will wave at me.
Context: daily life Naglalakad kami at umalon siya sa kanyang kaibigan.
We were walking and he waved to his friend.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay umalon sa kanyang ina.
The child waved to her mother.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kada umaga, umalon ako sa mga tao sa bus.
Every morning, I wave to the people on the bus.
Context: daily life Habang nag-aabang ng tren, umalon siya sa kanyang kakilala.
While waiting for the train, he waved to his acquaintance.
Context: daily life Bumaba siya sa kotse at umalon sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
He got out of the car and waved at his friends.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Umalon sila sa entablado bilang tanda ng pasasalamat sa mga tagahanga.
They waved on stage as a sign of gratitude to the fans.
Context: culture Sa mga pagdiriwang, mahalaga na umalon upang ipakita ang paggalang.
During celebrations, it is important to wave to show respect.
Context: culture Nang makita niya ang kanyang pamilya mula sa malayo, umalon siya ng masigla.
When he saw his family from afar, he waved energetically.
Context: daily life