Ipagmumog (en. Gargle)
/i.pag.mu.ɡog/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of rinsing or gargling the mouth using liquid.
It's better if you gargle with warm water to relieve throat irritation.
Mas mabuti kung ipagmumog mo ng maligamgam na tubig ang iyong lalamunan upang mawala ang inis.
A method of cleaning the mouth that is usually done after eating or to maintain clean teeth.
The dentist instructed me to gargle after every meal.
Inuutos ng dentista na ipagmumog ako pagkatapos ng bawat pagkain.
Using water or another liquid in the mouth to remove dirt or bacteria.
Children should gargle with salt water if they have a sore throat.
Dapat ipagmumog ng mga bata ang tubig na may asin kung sila ay may sore throat.
Etymology
The term 'ipagmumog' originates from the root word 'mumog' which means 'to rinse' or 'to gargle' together with the prefix 'ipa-' indicating an action.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to gargle
to perform an act of self-purification by rinsing the mouth.
mag-ipagmumog
Related Words
mumog
The root word used to refer to the act of cleaning the mouth with liquid.
mumog
Slang Meanings
Use mouthwash or rinse to keep the breath fresh.
Before we eat, I'll gargle with mouthwash to make sure I look fresh!
Bago tayo kumain, ipagmumog muna ako ng mouthwash para fresh ang dating ko!
Rinse with water as preparation for eating or talking.
You should rinse first so you won't drink too much while talking.
Dapat mag-ipagmumog ka muna para di ka masyadong uminom habang nagsasalita.