To rub (tl. Pakiskis)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Gusto kong pakiskis ang aking kamay.
I want to rub my hands.
Context: daily life
Nag-pakiskis siya ng langis sa kanyang balat.
He rubbed oil on his skin.
Context: daily life
Minsan, nag-pakiskis kami ng bulak sa ating mga sugat.
Sometimes, we rubbed cotton on our wounds.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung gusto mong mawala ang kirot, dapat mong pakiskisin ang lugar na nasaktan.
If you want the pain to go away, you should rub the injured area.
Context: health
Aking pakiskisin ang kahoy upang lumiwanag ito.
I will rub the wood to make it shine.
Context: home improvement
Nag-pakiskis kami ng wax sa kotse upang ito'y maging makintab.
We rubbed wax on the car to make it shiny.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa tradisyong ito, ginagamit ang pakiskis bilang simbolo ng paglilinis ng kaluluwa.
In this tradition, to rub is used as a symbol of cleansing the soul.
Context: culture
Ang pag-pakiskis ng asin sa sugat ay nagdudulot ng mas mabilis na paghilom.
Rubbing salt on the wound promotes faster healing.
Context: health
Minsan, ang pakiskis ng mga dahon sa balat ay nagiging sanhi ng pangangati.
Sometimes, rubbing leaves on the skin causes irritation.
Context: nature

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