Akademikong IELTS (Band 6-7) - Wika at Mga Kumpas ng Katawan

to momentarily raise one's shoulders to express indifference

umbra, itinaas ang balikat

to quickly open and close one eye as a sign of affection or to indicate something is a secret or a joke

sulyap, gawin ng mata

to smile widely in a way that displays the teeth

malawak na ngumiti, ngumiti mula tainga hanggang tainga

to make a quick and involuntary movement in response to a surprise, pain, or fear

mula, umaatras

to gently touch or stroke with the hand, usually as a gesture of affection or reassurance

paghaplos, pagsalat

to greet someone with a gesture or expression, often indicating respect or friendliness

bumaon, greet

to slightly hit someone's fist with one's own as an act of celebration, greeting, or agreement

sumuntok sa kamao, magsalubong ng kamao

to laugh quietly and with closed lips

tawa nang tahimik, ngumiti nang bahagya

to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

maghimok, gumuhit

to gesture with a motion of the hand or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow

tumawag, sumenyas

to walk or move in a proud and often showy manner

tumalon, humakbang

to lift a glass filled with a beverage, often as a gesture of celebration, honor, or well-wishing

to use body language in order to pretend one is confident, brave, etc.

to convey meaning or emphasize ideas through physical gestures or movements

gesticulate, gumuhit ng mga galaw

to alter one's facial expression in response to someone or something, often to convey emotions such as dislike, disgust, or mockery

to gently push or prod someone or something, often to get attention or suggest a course of action

dahanin ng bahagya, tulak ng bahagya

to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

tagilid, mukhol