Squint (tl. Iling)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Siyempre, iling ako kapag masyado ang liwanag.
Of course, I will squint when it is too bright.
Context: daily life Nakita ko siyang umingil habang nagbabasa ng libro.
I saw him squint while reading a book.
Context: daily life Kailangan mo bang iling upang makakita ng mas maliwanag?
Do you need to squint to see better?
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nag-iling siya habang tinitingnan ang malayo.
He squinted while looking far away.
Context: daily life Minsan, kahit ikaw ay umingil, hindi mo pa rin makikita ang tama.
Sometimes, even if you squint, you still can't see clearly.
Context: daily life Para akong umingil sa aking takdang aralin dahil sa maliit na sulat.
I feel like I’m squinting at my homework because of the small handwriting.
Context: study Advanced (C1-C2)
Dahil sa malabo kong paningin, madalas akong umingil sa ilalim ng araw.
Due to my poor eyesight, I often squint in the sunlight.
Context: health Ang pag-iling ay maaaring maging senyales ng pagdududa o pagkalito.
To squint can be a sign of doubt or confusion.
Context: psychology Habang nag-iling siya sa kompliksadong problema, naisip niya ang mga solusyon.
While squinting at the complex problem, he thought of solutions.
Context: problem-solving