Behave in Tagalog

Behave in Tagalog translates to “Umasal” or “Kumilos.” This essential verb describes how Filipinos express conduct, manners, and proper action in social settings. Discover how to use this word naturally in various contexts below.

[Words] = Behave

[Definition]:
– Behave /bɪˈheɪv/
– Verb 1: To act or conduct oneself in a specified way, especially in a proper or polite manner.
– Verb 2: To function or operate in a particular manner.
– Verb 3: To conduct oneself in accordance with accepted standards of conduct.

[Synonyms] = Umasal, Kumilos, Magpakitang-asal, Magpakita ng ugali, Magsalsal

[Example]:

– Ex1_EN: Children should learn to behave properly in public places like restaurants and churches.
– Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay dapat matutong umasal nang maayos sa mga pampublikong lugar tulad ng mga restawran at simbahan.

– Ex2_EN: If you don’t behave well during the ceremony, we will have to leave early.
– Ex2_PH: Kung hindi ka kikilos nang maayos sa seremonya, kailangan nating umalis nang maaga.

– Ex3_EN: The students were told to behave themselves while the teacher stepped out of the classroom.
– Ex3_PH: Sinabihan ang mga estudyante na magpakitang-asal habang lumabas ang guro sa silid-aralan.

– Ex4_EN: He always behaves respectfully towards his elders and shows proper Filipino values.
– Ex4_PH: Lagi siyang umasal nang may paggalang sa kanyang mga nakatatanda at nagpapakita ng tamang mga kaugaliang Pilipino.

– Ex5_EN: The dog behaves strangely whenever there’s a storm approaching.
– Ex5_PH: Ang aso ay kumilos nang kakaiba tuwing may paparating na bagyo.