To blink (tl. Mapakurap)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Sa sobrang liwanag, madalas mapakurap ang mga mata ko.
In the bright light, my eyes often blink.
Context: daily life Kapag pagod akong mag-aral, hindi na ako mapakurap.
When I'm tired from studying, I can barely blink.
Context: daily life Dapat kang mapakurap habang nag-aantay.
You should blink while waiting.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang makita niya ang maganda, gusto niyang mapakurap dahil sa pagka-shock.
When he saw the beauty, he wanted to blink because of shock.
Context: daily life Minsan, napapansin kong nahihirapan akong mapakurap kapag masyado akong nakatingin sa screen.
Sometimes, I notice it’s hard for me to blink when I'm staring at the screen for too long.
Context: technology Maaaring masyadong mahigpit ang paligid, kaya nahihirapan kang mapakurap ng maayos.
The surroundings might be too tight, making it difficult for you to blink properly.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa mga kondisyon ng stress, mahalagang mapakurap nang normal upang mapanatili ang hydration ng mata.
In stressful conditions, it is crucial to blink normally to maintain eye hydration.
Context: health Mapakurap ng mabilis ang kanyang mga mata dahil sa takot habang naglalakad sa madilim na daan.
His eyes blinked rapidly out of fear while walking on the dark road.
Context: society Naging reflex na lang ang mapakurap para sa kanya, hindi na niya ito namamalayan.
It became a reflex for him to blink; he no longer noticed it.
Context: psychology