To scratch (tl. Iukit)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Iukit mo ang asong iyon.
You scratch that dog.
Context: daily life Gusto kong iukit ang aking likod.
I want to scratch my back.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay iukit sa kanyang braso.
The child scratched his arm.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, kailangan mong iukit ang iyong balat kung ikaw ay may galis.
Sometimes, you need to scratch your skin if you have rashes.
Context: health Ang pusa ay iukit sa kanyang saradong mata.
The cat scratched its closed eye.
Context: daily life Kung iukit mo ang sahig, mag-ingat ka sa mga gamit.
If you scratch the floor, be careful with the furniture.
Context: advice Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan, ang sobrang iukit ay maaaring magdulot ng impeksyon.
Sometimes, excessive scratching can lead to infection.
Context: health Ang artista ay may magandang paraan ng iukit ng kanyang likha sa kahoy.
The artist has a beautiful way to scratch his creation into wood.
Context: art Kung minsan, ang sining ng iukit ay nagiging isang anyo ng pagpapahayag.
At times, the art of scratching becomes a form of expression.
Context: culture