To grope (tl. Kumapkap)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang bata ay kumapkap sa kanyang laruan.
The child is groping his toy.
Context: daily life
Huwag kumapkap sa mga bagay na hindi mo alam.
Don’t grope things you don’t know.
Context: daily life
Siya ay kumapkap sa madilim na silid.
He is groping in the dark room.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Sa kanyang takot, kumapkap siya sa dingding upang makahanap ng ilaw.
In his fear, he groped the wall to find the light.
Context: daily life
Siya ay napilitang kumapkap sa kanyang bag para sa kanyang susi.
She was forced to grope in her bag for her keys.
Context: daily life
Nang mawalan ng kuryente, kumapkap kami para sa flashlight.
When the power went out, we groped for the flashlight.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang pag-aalala, kumapkap siya sa kanyang isip upang hanapin ang tamang salita.
In her concern, she groped in her mind to find the right words.
Context: society
Ang kanyang kumapkap ay naglalarawan ng kawalang-katiyakan sa kanyang nararamdaman.
His groping reflects the uncertainty in his feelings.
Context: psychology
Dahil sa kawalang-katiyakan, kumapkap sila sa mga ideya upang matukoy ang solusyon.
Due to uncertainty, they groped for ideas to identify the solution.
Context: problem-solving

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