Complain (tl. Umangal)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong umangal kapag may problema.
I want to complain when I have a problem.
Context: daily life Nagsimula siyang umangal tungkol sa kanyang takdang-aralin.
He started to complain about his homework.
Context: school Sila ay umangal sa hindi magandang serbisyo.
They complained about the poor service.
Context: customer service Intermediate (B1-B2)
Madalas siyang umangal sa kanyang mga guro tungkol sa mabigat na takdang-aralin.
He often complains to his teachers about the heavy homework.
Context: school Kung ikaw ay umangal, makikinig ang mga tao sa iyo.
If you complain, people will listen to you.
Context: society Bakit ka umangal kung wala naman tayong magagawa?
Why complain when we can’t do anything?
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kabataan ay madalas na umangal tungkol sa mga isyu sa lipunan na hindi nila makontrol.
The youth often complain about societal issues they cannot control.
Context: society Hindi sapat na umangal; kailangan nating kumilos.
It's not enough to just complain; we need to take action.
Context: activism Dapat tayong maging maingat sa ating mga saloobin at hindi lamang umangal nang walang kabuluhan.
We should be mindful of our thoughts and not just complain aimlessly.
Context: philosophy