Smirking (tl. Mapangumit)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay mapangumit habang nagkukwento.
He is smirking while telling a story.
Context: daily life
Napansin ko na mapangumit siya.
I noticed that he is smirking.
Context: daily life
Minsan, mapangumit ang kanyang mukha.
Sometimes, his face is smirking.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kapag nakakarinig siya ng mga biro, madalas siyang mapangumit.
When he hears jokes, he often smirks.
Context: social interaction
Ipinakita ng kanyang mapangumit na anyo na alam niya ang lihim.
His smirking expression showed that he knew the secret.
Context: culture
Minsan, ang mapangumit na ito ay may ibang kahulugan.
Sometimes, this smirking has a different meaning.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Dahil sa kanyang mapangumit na reaksyon, naisip ng lahat na may tinatagong impormasyon siya.
Because of his smirking reaction, everyone thought he was hiding information.
Context: society
Sa kabila ng kanyang mapangumit na ekspresyon, hindi kami sigurado sa kanyang tunay na damdamin.
Despite his smirking expression, we were unsure of his true feelings.
Context: psychology
Madali siyang mapangumit kapag may mga pagkakataong naaayon sa kanyang layunin.
He can easily smirk when situations align with his goals.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • mapang-asar
  • mapang-uyam