Pinch (tl. Pikutin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang bata ay pikutin ang kanyang kaibigan.
The child will pinch his friend.
Context: daily life
Huwag pikutin ang insekto.
Don’t pinch the insect.
Context: daily life
Minsan, gusto kong pikutin ang aking sarili.
Sometimes, I want to pinch myself.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kapag nag-aaway sila, minsan ay pikitin nilang isa't isa.
When they fight, they sometimes pinch each other.
Context: social interaction
Hindi ko alam kung bakit siya pikutin sa akin.
I don’t know why she will pinch me.
Context: daily life
Ang ginawa niya ay pikutin ako habang natutulog.
What he did was pinch me while I was sleeping.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa mga bata, madalas na pikutin ang mga kaibigan bilang isang laruan.
Children often pinch their friends as a playful act.
Context: child behavior
Minsan, ang paraan ng pagdisiplina ay nagiging pikutin sa mga bata.
Sometimes, the method of discipline turns into pinch for the children.
Context: child discipline
Ayon sa isang pag-aaral, ang pikutin sa balat ay maaari ring maging simbolo ng pagmamahal.
According to a study, a pinch on the skin can also symbolize affection.
Context: psychology

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