To shrug (tl. Kibit)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay kibit balikat kapag hindi niya alam ang sagot.
He shrugged when he didn't know the answer.
Context: daily life
Nagtanong ako sa kanya, pero siya ay kibit lang.
I asked him, but he just shrugged.
Context: daily life
Minsan, kibit lang siya kapag may problema.
Sometimes, he just shrugs when there’s a problem.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang makita ang mga tanong, kibit siya at umalis.
When he saw the questions, he shrugged and left.
Context: daily life
Kapag siya ay nalilito, madalas siyang kibit at hindi makapagdesisyon.
When he is confused, he often shrugs and can't decide.
Context: daily life
Nagtanong ako kung ano ang mangyayari, pero siya ay kibit at nagpatuloy sa trabaho.
I asked what would happen, but he just shrugged and continued working.
Context: work

Advanced (C1-C2)

Dahil sa labis na presyur, madalas siyang kibit kapag ang mga tao ay nagtatanong ng iba't ibang bagay.
Due to excessive pressure, he often shrugs when people ask him various things.
Context: work
Minsan, ang kanyang kibit ay nagiging dahilan para sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Sometimes, his shrug leads to misunderstandings.
Context: interpersonal relations
Sa kabila ng lahat ng nangyayari, hindi siya natatakot na kibit sa mga tanong ng iba.
Despite everything happening, he is not afraid to shrug off others' questions.
Context: society

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