To scratch (tl. Magkamutan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Humihingi siya ng tulong dahil gusto niyang magkamutan.
He is asking for help because he wants to scratch.
Context: daily life Kailangan kong magkamutan ang aking likod.
I need to scratch my back.
Context: daily life Minsan, nagiging masakit ang balat kaya kailangan mong magkamutan.
Sometimes, the skin gets itchy so you need to scratch.
Context: health Intermediate (B1-B2)
Habang naglalakad, siya ay napasigaw dahil naisip niya na kailangan niyang magkamutan.
While walking, he shouted because he realized he needed to scratch.
Context: daily life Matapos ang mahabang araw, madalas akong magkamutan dahil sa pangangati.
After a long day, I often scratch due to itching.
Context: daily life Kung masyado kang naglaro sa labas, marahil kailangan mong magkamutan pagkatapos.
If you played too much outside, you might need to scratch afterwards.
Context: outdoor activity Advanced (C1-C2)
Kadalasan, ang pagnanais na magkamutan ay senyales ng pagkakaroon ng alergiya sa balat.
Often, the urge to scratch is a sign of having a skin allergy.
Context: health Minsan, hindi mo dapat magkamutan ang iyong balat, kundi dapat kang kumonsulta sa doktor.
Sometimes, you should not scratch your skin, but rather consult a doctor.
Context: health advice Ang pag-magkamutan ay maaaring magtaglay ng panganib ng impeksyon kung hindi maingat.
To scratch can carry the risk of infection if not done carefully.
Context: health