To pinch (tl. Pitikin)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Huwag pitikin ang aking braso.
Don't pinch my arm.
Context: daily life
Ang bata ay pitikin ang kanyang kapatid.
The child pinched his sibling.
Context: daily life
Sabi ni nanay, huwag pitikin ang pagkain.
Mom said, don't pinch the food.
Context: culture

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung pitikin mo ang prublema, magiging mas masaya ka.
If you pinch the problem, you'll be happier.
Context: daily life
Kailan ka huling pitikin ng kaibigan mo?
When was the last time your friend pinched you?
Context: social interaction
Pinilit ko ang sarili kong pitikin siya nang magbiro.
I forced myself to pinch her as a joke.
Context: social interaction

Advanced (C1-C2)

Dahil sa kanyang sobrang saya, pitikin niya ang kanyang kaibigan bilang tanda ng pagbati.
Due to her extreme joy, she pinched her friend as a sign of greeting.
Context: social interaction
Minsan, ang pitikin ng tao ay nagiging simbolo ng malalim na pagkakaibigan.
Sometimes, the act of pinching someone becomes a symbol of deep friendship.
Context: society
Sa isang mabigat na sitwasyon, kung minsan ay kailangan pitikin ang isa’t isa upang bumalik sa realidad.
In a heavy situation, sometimes it's necessary to pinch each other back to reality.
Context: society

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