To hold loosely (tl. Hawakhawkan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Hawakhawkan mo ang bag ko.
You should hold loosely my bag.
Context: daily life Hawakhawkan ang kanyang kamay para hindi siya mahulog.
Hold his hand loosely so he won't fall.
Context: daily life Mahalaga na hawakhawkan ang mga gamit sa paaralan.
It’s important to hold loosely the school supplies.
Context: education Intermediate (B1-B2)
Dapat hawakhawkan ang mga prutas upang hindi sila mashake.
You should hold loosely the fruits so they won't get squished.
Context: daily life Kung hawakhawkan mo ang bola, mas mabibigyan mo ito ng tamang direksyon.
If you hold loosely the ball, you can give it the right direction.
Context: sports Sa pag-aaral ng sayaw, kailangan mong hawakhawkan ang iyong partner.
In learning the dance, you need to hold loosely your partner.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang pag-hawakhawkan ng iyong mga ideya ay nagreresulta sa mas masining na kinalabasan.
Sometimes, holding loosely your ideas can lead to more creative outcomes.
Context: abstract thought Sa mga komplikadong sitwasyon, ang hawakhawkan ang mga emosyon ay makakatulong sa iyo na maging mas mapanlikha.
In complicated situations, holding loosely your emotions can help you be more resourceful.
Context: society Mahalaga na hawakhawkan ang pagkakaibigan habang lumalaki, upang hindi ito maging mabigat sa puso.
It's important to hold loosely friendships as you grow up, so they don't become burdensome.
Context: relationships