Usages of kailangan
Kailangan kong maghintay nang matagal kapag marami ang nakapila.
I need to wait a long time when there is a long line.
Kailangan nating magluto ng masarap na almusal bukas ng umaga.
We need to cook delicious breakfast tomorrow morning.
Kailangan nating maghintay ng matagal kapag masaya ang mga bisita.
We need to wait for a long time when the guests are happy.
Kailangan nating hintayin ang pamilya kapag marami ang pila.
We need to wait for the family when there is a long line.
Kailangan kong maghintay bago pumunta sa trabaho.
I need to wait before going to work.
Kailangan ko ang tulong ninyo.
I need your help.
Kailangan kong makipag-usap kay Juan sa bahay mamaya.
I need to talk to Juan at home later.
Kailangan kong magtrabaho bukas ng umaga.
I need to work tomorrow morning.
Kailangan ko ng pera bago bumili ng bagong damit.
I need money before buying new clothes.
Kailangan kong makipag-usap kay Pedro sa opisina bukas ng umaga.
I need to talk to Pedro at the office tomorrow morning.
Kailangan kong magpagupit bukas ng umaga dahil mahaba na ang buhok ko.
I need to get a haircut tomorrow morning because my hair is already long.
Kailangan ko ng gamot ngayon.
I need medicine now.
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