To pierce (tl. Sibatin)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Minsan, sibatin ko ang mansanas gamit ang tinidor.
Sometimes, I pierce the apple with a fork.
Context: daily life Siya ay sibatin ng karayom para sa gupit.
He is pierced by a needle for a haircut.
Context: daily life Mahalaga na sibatin ang mga prutas bago lutuin.
It is important to pierce the fruits before cooking.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Dapat sibatin ang bulaklak upang magkaroon ng magandang amoy.
You should pierce the flowers to give off a pleasant scent.
Context: nature Nakita ko na sibatin niya ang kanyang balat gamit ang alahas.
I saw her pierce her skin with jewelry.
Context: daily life Kapag nagluto ka, minsan kailangan sibatin ang karne upang masanay ang lasa.
When you cook, sometimes you need to pierce the meat to enhance the flavor.
Context: cooking Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang mga siyentipiko ay nag-aral kung paano sibatin ang mga materyal nang hindi ito nasisira.
The scientists studied how to pierce materials without damaging them.
Context: science Sa mga sinaunang kulturang ito, may ritwal na kinakailangang sibatin ang kanilang mga kamay upang ipakita ang kanilang tapang.
In these ancient cultures, there was a ritual where they had to pierce their hands to show bravery.
Context: culture Makikita sa kanyang sining ang simbolismo ng sibatin bilang isang paraan ng pagbibigay-diin sa pagdurusa.
In her art, you can see the symbolism of piercing as a means to emphasize suffering.
Context: art