Squint (tl. Singkit)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nagsisingkit ako kapag maliwanag ang araw.
I squint when it's bright outside.
Context: daily life
Siya ay may singkit na mga mata.
He has squint eyes.
Context: physical appearance
Nag singkit siya habang tinitingnan ang malayo.
She squinted while looking far away.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Minsan, kailangan mong singkit para makita nang maayos.
Sometimes, you need to squint to see clearly.
Context: daily life
Habang nagbabasa, madalas akong singkit dahil sa maliit na font.
While reading, I often squint because of the small font.
Context: daily life
Hindi ko mahanap ang aking mga salamin, kaya't nag singkit ako upang makita.
I couldn't find my glasses, so I had to squint to see.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang mga tao na may singkit na mga mata ay madalas na bumubuo ng mga stereotype.
People with squint eyes often become targets of stereotypes.
Context: society
Habang pinagmamasdan ang maliit na detalye, madalas akong singkit upang makuha ang lahat ng impormasyon.
While observing small details, I often squint to gather all the information.
Context: daily life
Sa kabila ng kanyang singkit na mga mata, siya ay may napakagandang ngiti.
Despite her squint eyes, she has a beautiful smile.
Context: physical appearance

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