Sniffle (tl. Hikain)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Naghikab ako at hikain nang malaman kong malamig ang panahon.
I sniffled sniffle when I found out that the weather is cold.
Context: daily life
Bakit ka hikain? May sipon ka ba?
Why are you sniffling? Do you have a cold?
Context: daily life
Si Maria ay madalas hikain tuwing taglamig.
Maria often sniffles during winter.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nagsimula siyang hikain habang nanonood ng pelikula kasi siya'y may allergy.
He started to sniffle while watching a movie because he has allergies.
Context: daily life
Kapag siya ay nababalisa, siya ay hikain na parang may mabigat na isipan.
When he is anxious, he tends to sniffle as if he has a heavy mind.
Context: daily life
Hindi ko alam kung bakit ako hikain ng hikain noong umaga.
I didn't know why I kept on sniffling in the morning.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Habang nagsasalita siya tungkol sa kanyang mga alaala, lumabas ang kanyang hikain na nagpapakita ng kanyang damdamin.
While he spoke about his memories, a sniffle escaped, revealing his emotions.
Context: society
Minsan, ang hikain ay tanda ng isang mas malalim na pagbagsak sa kalagayan ng pag-iisip.
Sometimes, a sniffle signifies a deeper fall into mental health issues.
Context: society
Sa kabila ng kanyang sigasig sa trabaho, patuloy pa rin siyang hikain bilang senyales ng pagkapagod.
Despite his zeal at work, he still continued to sniffle as a sign of fatigue.
Context: society

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