Fidgeting (tl. Pahibayhibay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang bata ay pahibayhibay habang nag-aantay.
The child is fidgeting while waiting.
Context: daily life
Bakit ka pahibayhibay sa likod ng upuan?
Why are you fidgeting in the back of the seat?
Context: daily life
Pahibayhibay siya habang nagsasalita ang guro.
He is fidgeting while the teacher is talking.
Context: school

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Hindi ko mapigilan ang pahibayhibay ko kapag kinakabahan ako.
I can't stop fidgeting when I'm nervous.
Context: daily life
Pahibayhibay siya sa kanyang upuan na parang hindi makapagpigil.
She is fidgeting in her seat as if she can't control it.
Context: work
Nakita ko ang mga estudyante na pahibayhibay habang nag-aaral.
I saw the students fidgeting while studying.
Context: school

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang madalas na pahibayhibay ay maaaring senyales ng pagkabahala o hindi pagkatuto ng kaalaman.
Frequent fidgeting may be a sign of anxiety or difficulty in absorbing information.
Context: psychology
Pahibayhibay ng mga tao sa isang pulong ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng kawalang-interes.
The fidgeting of people in a meeting can indicate disinterest.
Context: business
Upang mabawasan ang pahibayhibay, makabubuting magkaroon ng mga katiyakan sa kapaligiran.
To reduce fidgeting, creating certainties in the environment can be beneficial.
Context: psychology

Synonyms

  • pag-aalangan
  • pagwawalang-bahala