Clutch (tl. Himtang)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Kailangan kong himtang ang bag ko.
I need to clutch my bag.
Context: daily life
Himtang siya sa kanyang upuan nang makita ang kanyang guro.
He clutched his chair when he saw his teacher.
Context: school
Ang bata ay himtang sa kanyang laruan.
The child is clutching his toy.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nakita ko siyang himtang sa kanyang cellphone habang naglalakad.
I saw him clutching his cellphone while walking.
Context: daily life
Dapat niyang himtang ang kanyang mga gamit ng maayos.
He should clutch his belongings properly.
Context: work
Himtang ko ang pintuan habang may bagyong dumaan.
I clutched the door while the storm passed.
Context: weather

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa mga nakaraang pagkatalo, himtang ang kanyang loob sa laban.
In previous defeats, he clutched his resolve in the fight.
Context: sports
Himtang niya ang kanyang mga pangarap kahit na maraming pagsubok.
He clutched his dreams despite many challenges.
Context: motivation
Ang mga magulang ay himtang ng mahigpit sa kamay ng kanilang anak sa malaking kaganapan.
The parents clutched their child's hand tightly at the significant event.
Context: family

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