To gesture (tl. Ikumpaskumpas)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay ikumpaskumpas para sa kanyang mensahe.
He/She gestured for his/her message.
Context: daily life
Nag-ikumpaskumpas siya habang nagsasalita.
He/She was gesturing while talking.
Context: daily life
Minsan, kailangan nating ikumpaskumpas kapag hindi tayo maintindihan.
Sometimes, we need to gesture when we can’t understand each other.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nag-ikumpaskumpas siya upang ipakita ang kanyang nararamdaman.
He/She gestured to show how he/she feels.
Context: personal expression
Minsan, mas madaling ikumpaskumpas kaysa magsalita.
Sometimes, it’s easier to gesture than to speak.
Context: social interaction
Ang guro ay madalas na ikumpaskumpas kapag nagtuturo.
The teacher often gestures while teaching.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan ang mga tao ay gumagamit ng ikumpaskumpas upang iparating ang mas malalim na mensahe na hindi kayang sabihin ng salita.
Sometimes people use gestures to convey a deeper message that words cannot express.
Context: communication
Ang pagiging matalinong gumagamit ng ikumpaskumpas ay mahalaga sa pagpabuti ng interaksyon sa iba.
Being an intelligent user of gestures is essential for improving interaction with others.
Context: social skills
Ang kanyang ikumpaskumpas ay puno ng kahulugan na bumihag sa lahat ng nakikinig.
His/Her gestures were full of meaning that captivated everyone listening.
Context: artistic expression

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