Hanapin
to waver
01
kumilala, masanay
to move in a rhythmic or repetitive pattern that rises and falls
Intransitive
Example
The tall grasses in the field would waver gracefully with every gust of wind.
The colorful banners outside the shop wavered in the wind.
In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.
02
mag-alinlangan, umanig
to hold back and hesitate due to uncertainty
Intransitive
Example
In the face of criticism, the author did n't waver from expressing their unique perspective in the novel.
Sarah could see him waver in his commitment to the project as the challenges grew.
Faced with the difficult decision, he began to waver on whether to accept the job offer.
03
mag-alinangan, humina
to gradually lose strength, stability, or vigor
Intransitive
Example
The company 's profits started to waver during the economic downturn.
Sarah 's confidence began to waver when faced with the challenging task.
Team morale began to waver as they faced a series of defeats.
04
umuga, mag-waver
to produce an unsteady sound
Intransitive
Example
The speaker 's voice wavered through the microphone, creating an echo in the large auditorium.
The distant music wavered in and out as the wind carried the melody.
The eerie call of the nocturnal bird wavered through the silent night.
05
uminog, manginginig
to be unsteady or flickering
Intransitive
Example
The candlelight wavered in the drafty room, casting dancing shadows on the walls.
The distant star wavered in the night sky, appearing as a faint and unsteady point of light.
The weak flame of the match wavered before finally catching and igniting the candle.
Waver
01
oscillation, pag-alog
the act of moving back and forth
02
pag-alin, pag-aalinlangan
the act of pausing uncertainly
03
mangamusta, nagsisilabang
someone who communicates by waving
Halimbawa
The tall grasses in the field would waver gracefully with every gust of wind.
The colorful banners outside the shop wavered in the wind.
In the heat of the desert, the distant horizon appeared to waver and shift, creating a mirage effect.
The flames of the campfire wavered, casting a warm glow on the surrounding trees.
The dancer's flowing skirt wavered gracefully as she moved to the music.
