Whining (tl. Pangingilak)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ang bata ay pangingilak dahil ayaw niyang maligo.
The child is whining because he doesn't want to take a bath.
Context: daily life Laging may pangingilak ang kanyang kapatid kapag nagugutom siya.
His brother always whines when he is hungry.
Context: daily life Sabi ng nanay, huwag na pangingilak habang nag-aaral.
Mom said not to whine while studying.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ayaw ng mga magulang ang pangingilak ng kanilang mga anak tuwing natutulog sila.
Parents dislike their children whining while they are trying to sleep.
Context: family Kapag naglalakad kami sa mall, madalas siyang pangingilak dahil sa pagod.
When we walk in the mall, he often whines due to tiredness.
Context: daily life Kung hindi mo gusto ang laro, huwag na lang pangingilak at subukan ito.
If you don't like the game, just stop whining and give it a try.
Context: leisure Advanced (C1-C2)
Hindi maganda ang pangingilak sa isang pagtitipon, dapat tayong magpakatatag.
It's inappropriate to whine at a gathering; we should remain strong.
Context: social context Ang pangingilak ay maaaring magdulot ng inis sa ibang tao sa paligid.
Whining can annoy other people around you.
Context: social interaction Sa halip na pangingilak, magsalita tayo ng maayos tungkol sa ating problema.
Instead of whining, let's talk properly about our problem.
Context: communication Synonyms
- hikbi
- pagkukwentuhan