Crouched (tl. Nakaukbot)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay nakaukbot habang naglalaro.
Maria is crouched while playing.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay nakaukbot sa likod ng sofa.
The child is crouched behind the sofa.
Context: daily life
Nakaukbot siya sa tabi ng pader.
He is crouched by the wall.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nakita ko siya na nakaukbot sa ilalim ng mesa.
I saw him crouched under the table.
Context: daily life
Dahil sa takot, nakaukbot siya sa sulok ng silid.
Out of fear, she was crouched in the corner of the room.
Context: society
Sa larong ito, kailangan mong nakaukbot upang makaiwas sa labanan.
In this game, you need to be crouched to avoid getting hit.
Context: games

Advanced (C1-C2)

Minsan, kapag nakaukbot, mas nakikita ng tao ang paligid.
Sometimes, when one is crouched, they can see the surroundings better.
Context: philosophical reflection
Nakaukbot siya sa loob ng madilim na silong, nagmamasid sa mga nangyayari sa labas.
She was crouched in the dark basement, observing what was happening outside.
Context: imagination
Habang nakikipaglaban, siya ay nakaukbot upang makakuha ng mas magandang posisyon.
While fighting, he was crouched to gain a better position.
Context: sports

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