To lean (tl. Humapit)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Humapit siya sa pader.
He leaned against the wall.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay humapit sa kanyang ina.
The child leaned on his mother.
Context: family Humapit kami sa sofa.
We leaned on the sofa.
Context: home Intermediate (B1-B2)
Habang nagbabasa ng libro, humapit siya sa kanyang mesa.
While reading a book, he leaned on his desk.
Context: daily life Kung pagod ka, puwede kang humapit sa aking balikat.
If you are tired, you can lean on my shoulder.
Context: friendship Humapit sila sa bangka habang nangingisda.
They leaned on the boat while fishing.
Context: nature Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, kailangan mong humapit sa mga kaibigan upang makahanap ng suporta.
Sometimes, you need to lean on friends to find support.
Context: society Sa kanyang desisyon, humapit siya sa mga eksperto para sa mas malalim na pang-unawa.
In his decision, he chose to lean on experts for a deeper understanding.
Context: work Dapat tayong humapit sa mga prinsipyo at halaga na nagbibigay-katibayan sa atin.
We should lean on principles and values that affirm us.
Context: philosophy