To poke (tl. Magpindong)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong magpindong ng ibon.
I want to poke a bird.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay magpindong sa kanyang laruan.
The child poked his toy.
Context: daily life Magpindong ka ng mas maraming prutas.
You should poke more fruits.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan, magpindong ako sa lupa para makakita ng mga insekto.
Sometimes, I poke the ground to find insects.
Context: nature Kailangan mong magpindong ng mabuti sa hidwaan ng mga tao.
You need to poke carefully in the conflict between the people.
Context: society Magpindong ka lang sa kanya kung kinakailangan.
Just poke him if necessary.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Minsan ang mga tao ay magpindong sa mga sensitibong isyu na hindi nila nauunawaan.
Sometimes, people poke at sensitive issues they do not understand.
Context: society Ang mga bata ay may hilig na magpindong sa mga bagay upang tuklasin ang kanilang kapaligiran.
Children tend to poke at things to explore their environment.
Context: education Huwag magpindong nang walang sapat na dahilan, dahil maaaring makasakit ito sa iba.
Do not poke without a good reason, as it may hurt others.
Context: society