To lean (tl. Sumupil)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Sumupil ako sa pader.
I leaned against the wall.
Context: daily life
Sumupil siya sa mesa.
He leaned on the table.
Context: daily life
Gusto kong sumupil sa upuan.
I want to lean on the chair.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Habang nag-iisip, sumupil ako sa aking mga kamay.
While I was thinking, I leaned on my hands.
Context: daily life
Kung sumupil ka sa dingding, mas madali kang makakapagpahinga.
If you lean on the wall, you can rest easier.
Context: daily life
Nakita kong sumupil ang bata sa maliit na bangka.
I saw the child leaning on the small boat.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa kanyang pagninilay, sumupil siya sa mga alaala ng kanyang kabataan.
In his contemplation, he leaned into the memories of his youth.
Context: culture
Sumupil siya sa punong iyon, tila nalulumbay sa mga pag-iisip.
He leaned on that tree, seemingly overwhelmed with thoughts.
Context: society
Minsan, kailangan nating sumupil sa mga hamon at magpatuloy.
Sometimes, we need to lean into challenges and move forward.
Context: society

Synonyms

  • umangkla
  • yumakap