To squeeze (tl. Sakalsakal)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong sakalsakal ang lemon.
I want to squeeze the lemon.
Context: daily life Sakalsakal ko ang sponge para lumabas ang tubig.
I squeezed the sponge to get the water out.
Context: daily life Kailangan nating sakalsakal ang toothpaste sa brush.
We need to squeeze the toothpaste onto the brush.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Minsan ay sakalsakal ko ang aking damit para mawala ang tubig.
Sometimes, I squeeze my clothes to remove the water.
Context: daily life Dapat ay sakalsakal ng maayos ang prutasan bago kainin.
You should squeeze the fruit well before eating.
Context: culture Kung hindi mo sakalsakal ang gitara, hindi ito tunog ng tama.
If you don't squeeze the guitar, it won't sound right.
Context: music Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa pagluluto, mahalaga ang tamang paraan ng sakalsakal upang makuha ang tamang lasa.
In cooking, the correct method of squeezing is essential to achieve the right flavor.
Context: cooking Madalas na sakalsakal ng mga artist ang mga kulay upang makuha ang tamang shade sa kanilang likha.
Artists often squeeze colors to achieve the right shade in their creations.
Context: art Ang proseso ng sakalsakal ng mga nilalaman ay nagbibigay liwanag sa kanilang esensya.
The process of squeezing the contents illuminates their essence.
Context: philosophy