To rub (tl. Ikuskos)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ikuskos mo ang iyong kamay.
Rub your hands.
Context: daily life
Ikuskos ko ang kumot sa sahig.
I will rub the blanket on the floor.
Context: daily life
Kailangan mong ikuskos ang salamin upang maging malinaw.
You need to rub the glass to make it clear.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Ikinuskos niya ang langis sa kanyang balat matapos maligo.
She rubbed oil on her skin after bathing.
Context: daily life
Kung gusto mong mawala ang mantsa, ikuskos mo ito gamit ang sabon.
If you want the stain to go away, rub it with soap.
Context: daily life
Ikuskos mo ang lunas sa sugat para mabilis itong maayos.
Rub the ointment on the wound for it to heal quickly.
Context: health

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, kailangan nating ikuskos ang ating mga problema upang makahanap ng solusyon.
Sometimes, we need to rub through our problems to find solutions.
Context: society
Habitong ikuskos ang kanyang mga paa tuwing siya ay pagod.
He has a habit of rubbing his feet whenever he is tired.
Context: daily life
Ang pagkakaroon ng matibay na kaibigan ay katulad ng ikuskos sa kaalaman mula sa buhay.
Having a strong friend is like rubbing knowledge from life.
Context: philosophy

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