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