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