To sulk (tl. Magmukmok)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Bakit siya magmukmok sa sulok?
Why is he sulking in the corner?
Context: daily life
Ayaw niyang magmukmok pero nalungkot siya.
He doesn't want to sulk but he is sad.
Context: daily life
Huwag kang magmukmok kapag may problema.
Don't sulk when you have a problem.
Context: advice

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, nagdesisyon siyang magmukmok imbes na makipag-usap.
Sometimes, he decided to sulk instead of talking.
Context: relationships
Hindi maganda na magmukmok siya sa harap ng mga kaibigan.
It's not good for him to sulk in front of his friends.
Context: social situation
Kapag nagmumukmok siya, hindi na siya masyadong nagsasalita.
When he sulks, he doesn’t talk much anymore.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Hindi siya makapag-isip ng maayos dahil sa kanyang magmukmok na ugali.
He cannot think clearly due to his tendency to sulk.
Context: psychology
Bilang isang tao, minsan ay nahuhulog tayo sa bitag ng magmukmok sa halip na harapin ang ating mga emosyon.
As humans, we sometimes fall into the trap of sulking instead of facing our emotions.
Context: self-improvement
Sa halip na magmukmok, mas mainam na pag-usapan ang mga isyu.
Instead of sulking, it's better to discuss the issues.
Context: conflict resolution

Synonyms

  • magsungit
  • magtampururot