To shake one's head (tl. Umiling)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Umiling ako sa tanong ng guro.
I shook my head at the teacher's question.
Context: daily life Umiling ang bata nang tinanong siya.
The child shook his head when asked.
Context: daily life Nilapitan ko siya at siya ay umiling.
I approached him, and he shook his head.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Umiling siya sa alok dahil ayaw niya.
She shook her head at the offer because she did not want it.
Context: social situation Nang sinabi ko sa kanya ang balita, umiling siya sa pagkabigla.
When I told him the news, he shook his head in disbelief.
Context: daily life Hindi ko siya maiintindihan kaya umiling lang ako.
I could not understand him, so I just shook my head.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Sa kabila ng kanyang mga argumento, umiling siya na tila hindi sang-ayon sa pahayag.
Despite his arguments, she shook her head as if she disagreed with the statement.
Context: debate Ang kanyang pag-iling ay nagpakita ng kawalang-pag-asa sa sitwasyon.
His shaking of his head conveyed hopelessness about the situation.
Context: emotion Umiling siya sa alok ng tulong, na nagpapahiwatig na hindi niya ito kailangan.
He shook his head at the offer of help, indicating that he did not need it.
Context: decision-making