To shrink (tl. Magpaliit)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong magpaliit ng aking damit.
I want to shrink my clothes.
Context: daily life Ito ay magpaliit kapag nilabhan.
This will shrink when washed.
Context: daily life Bumili siya ng tela na madaling magpaliit.
He bought fabric that is easy to shrink.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, ang mga damit ay magpaliit sa malamig na tubig.
Sometimes, clothes shrink in cold water.
Context: daily life Mahalaga na malaman kung paano magpaliit ng mga tela nang wasto.
It's important to know how to shrink fabrics properly.
Context: work Nagulat ako nang makita kong magpaliit ang aking paboritong t-shirt.
I was surprised to see my favorite t-shirt shrink.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang paggamit ng masyadong mainit na tubig ay maaaring magpaliit sa mga natural na hibla.
Using overly hot water may cause natural fibers to shrink.
Context: science Sa mga eksperimento, natuklasan nila na ang mga materyales ay may kakayahang magpaliit sa ilalim ng pressure.
In the experiments, they discovered that materials have the ability to shrink under pressure.
Context: science Ang kakayahang magpaliit ng ilang polymerc composites ay mahalaga sa kanilang aplikasyon sa engineering.
The ability to shrink of certain polymer composites is crucial in their application in engineering.
Context: engineering