To jerk (tl. Tumikwas)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Siya ay tumikwas nang siya ay natakot.
He jerked when he got scared.
Context: daily life
Ang aso ay tumikwas kapag may narinig na ingay.
The dog jerked when it heard a noise.
Context: daily life
Nagulat siya at tumikwas ang kanyang katawan.
She was surprised and her body jerked.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Nang makita niya ang hangin, tumikwas siya sa takot.
When he saw the wind, he jerked in fear.
Context: daily life
Dahil sa sakit, tumikwas siya nang mabilis.
Due to the pain, he jerked suddenly.
Context: medical
Nang magulat siya, tumikwas ang kanyang kamay at nahulog ang baso.
When he got startled, his hand jerked and the glass fell.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ikinuwento niya na tumikwas siya dahil sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari.
He recounted that he jerked due to the unexpected event.
Context: narrative
Ang kanyang reaksyon ay tila tumikwas mula sa labis na pagkabigla.
His reaction seemed to jerk from overwhelming shock.
Context: psychology
Sa mga pagkakataon, ang mga tao ay tumikwas sa pagdinig ng mga balitang nakakagulat.
At times, people jerk upon hearing shocking news.
Context: society