Squint (tl. Pilikaw)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Si Maria ay pilikaw kapag mahina ang ilaw.
Maria squints when the light is dim.
Context: daily life
Kailangan mo pilikaw kung masyadong maliwanag.
You need to squint if it’s too bright.
Context: daily life
Siya ay pilikaw habang nagbabasa ng libro.
He squints while reading a book.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nag-pilikaw siya upang makita ang malalayong bagay.
He squinted to see distant objects.
Context: daily life
Pag nag-pilikaw ako, mahirap makakita.
When I squint, it’s hard to see.
Context: daily life
Mas gusto niyang magkakaroon ng salamin kaysa sa pilikaw sa ilalim ng araw.
He prefers to have glasses rather than squint in the sun.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang edad, ang madalas na pilikaw ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng problema sa mata.
At his age, frequent squinting may indicate an eye problem.
Context: health
Dahil sa init ng araw, siya ay napipilitang pilikaw habang naglalakad.
Because of the heat of the sun, he is forced to squint while walking.
Context: daily life
Maingat na inobserbahan ng doktor ang kanyang pilikaw habang siya ay nasuri.
The doctor carefully observed his squinting while he was being examined.
Context: health

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