Squinting (tl. Kiputan)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nakita ko siya na kiputan nang makita ang araw.
I saw him squinting when he saw the sun.
Context: daily life
Madaling kiputan kapag maliwanag ang ilaw.
It is easy to squint when the light is bright.
Context: daily life
Ang mga bata ay kiputan habang naglalaro sa labas.
The children are squinting while playing outside.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Hindi siya makabasa ng libro dahil sa kiputan niya.
He can't read the book because of his squinting.
Context: daily life
Kung madalas kang kiputan, kailangan mong pumunta sa doktor.
If you often find yourself squinting, you need to see a doctor.
Context: health
Sinasabi ng mga guro na kiputan ng mga estudyante ay senyales ng problema sa paningin.
Teachers say that students squinting is a sign of vision problems.
Context: education

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang kiputan ay nagpakita ng kanyang pagdududa sa sinasabi ng kanyang kausap.
His squinting revealed his doubt about what his interlocutor was saying.
Context: social interaction
Sa mga sitwasyong maliwanag, ang kiputan ay parang natural na reaksyon.
In bright situations, squinting is almost a natural reaction.
Context: psychology
Maaaring maging maling impresyon ang kiputan kung hindi mo ito ipapaliwanag.
Not explaining your squinting can lead to misunderstandings.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • kinukutitan
  • nagpipikit