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