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 Synonyms
- magpahiwatig
- mangguhit