To scratch (tl. Baldukin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ako ay baldukin ang tiyan ko.
I scratch my stomach.
Context: daily life Sinasadyang baldukin ng bata ang kanyang ulo.
The child intentionally scratches his head.
Context: daily life Nag-baldukin siya sa likod dahil nangangati.
He scratched his back because it was itchy.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kapag nagkasugat, madalas kong baldukin ito.
When I have a wound, I often scratch it.
Context: daily life Kung maramdaman mong nangangati, baldukin mo lang.
If you feel itchy, just scratch it.
Context: daily life Iwasan mong baldukin ang mga sugat para hindi ito lumala.
Avoid scratching the wounds so that they don't get worse.
Context: health Advanced (C1-C2)
Hindi niya napigilan ang kanyang sarili at baldukin ang kanyang balat kahit na ipinagbabawal ito.
He couldn't control himself and scratched his skin even though it was forbidden.
Context: psychology Ang pag-baldukin ay nagiging isang reflex sa iba pang mga tao kapag may nangangaleto.
The act of scratching becomes a reflex for others when they feel an itch.
Context: psychology Ipinapakita ng mga pag-aaral na ang labis na baldukin ay maaaring magdulot ng iba pang mga komplikasyon sa balat.
Studies show that excessive scratching can lead to other skin complications.
Context: health