To lean (tl. Pakiling)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Pakiling ako sa pader.
I am leaning against the wall.
Context: daily life
Gusto kong pakiling sa trabaho.
I want to lean at work.
Context: work
Ang bata ay pakiling sa lamesa.
The child is leaning on the table.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Maraming tao ang pakiling sa harap ng tindahan.
Many people are leaning in front of the store.
Context: daily life
Kung pakiling ka nang maayos, mas madali kang makikita.
If you lean properly, you will be seen more easily.
Context: work
Nakita ko siyang pakiling sa bintana ng kanyang kwarto.
I saw him leaning on the window of his room.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Madalas na pakiling ang mga tao ay nagiging simbolo ng kanilang tiwala.
Often, how one leans becomes a symbol of their confidence.
Context: society
Sa mga pag-uusap, pakiling siya sa mga opinyon ng iba na nagbibigay ng higit na kahulugan.
In discussions, he tends to lean on others' opinions, which adds more meaning.
Context: society
Ang paraan ng kanyang pakiling sa his data ay nagbigay liwanag sa kanyang pagsusuri.
The way he leaned into his data shed light on his analysis.
Context: academic

Synonyms

  • tilt
  • yumuko