To hint (tl. Humalata)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Minsan, nagbibigay siya ng humalata na gusto niya ng tsokolate.
Sometimes, she gives a hint that she wants chocolate.
Context: daily life Tila humalatà siya tungkol sa kanyang regalo.
It seems she hinted about her gift.
Context: daily life Nagtanong ako, pero hindi siya humalata.
I asked, but she didn’t hint.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Madalas siyang humalata sa mga bagay na gusto niyang mangyari.
She often hints at the things she wants to happen.
Context: daily life Kung ikaw ay nakikinig, maaari mong humalata sa kanyang mga sinabi.
If you are listening, you can hint at what she said.
Context: communication Nahalata ko na siya ay humalata sa kanyang tunay na nararamdaman.
I noticed that he was hinting at his true feelings.
Context: communication Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang mga tao ay mas gusto ang humalata kaysa sa pagiging tahasang.
Sometimes, people prefer to hint rather than being explicit.
Context: communication Sa discussion, siya ay humalata ng mga ideya na naisip niya noon.
In the discussion, he hinted at the ideas he had previously.
Context: discussion Dapat tayong maging maingat sa mga humalata dahil iniisip ng iba ang mga ito bilang simpleng sadyang.
We must be careful with our hints as others may perceive them as mere suggestions.
Context: society