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