To shrink (tl. Paliitin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang damit ay paliitin kapag hinugasan.
The clothes will shrink when washed.
Context: daily life
Huwag paliitin ang ibon kapag hawak mo ito.
Don't shrink the bird when you hold it.
Context: daily life
Ang mga prutas ay paliitin sa sikat ng araw.
The fruits shrink in the sunlight.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Maaaring paliitin ng init ang mga plastic na bag.
Heat can shrink plastic bags.
Context: environment
Kapag walang sapat na tubig, ang mga halaman ay paliitin at malalanta.
When there is not enough water, the plants will shrink and wilt.
Context: nature
Dahil sa sobrang pagsusuot, paliitin ang kanyang sweater.
Due to excessive wear, his sweater shrunk.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang proseso ng paglalaba ay maaaring paliitin ang tela kung hindi maingat.
The laundry process can shrink fabric if not done carefully.
Context: culture
Matapos ang ilang taon, ang mga pangarap ng kanyang kabataan ay tila paliitin at naging mas makatotohanan.
After several years, his youth dreams seemed to shrink and become more realistic.
Context: society
Mahigpit na pagkakaingatan ang mga nakamamanghang alaala, dahil maaari itong paliitin sa paglipas ng panahon.
We should cherish the wonderful memories, as they can shrink over time.
Context: society

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