Lamunan (en. Swallowing)

la-mu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of swallowing food or liquid.
Swallowing is essential to obtain nutrition from food.
Ang lamunan ay mahalaga upang makuha ang nutrisyon mula sa pagkain.
The part of the body that carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
Something is wrong with her throat that makes it hard for her to swallow.
May nasira sa kanyang lamunan kung kaya't nahirapan siyang lumunok.
The state of quickly swallowing things, a category of emotions or events.
Negative experiences can lead to swallowing feelings.
Nakapapagdulot ng lamunan ang mga negatibong karanasan.

Etymology

The word 'lamunan' comes from the root word 'lamon' which means drowning or swallowing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

human throat
Refers to the anatomical structure or part of the body for swallowing.
lamunan ng tao

Related Words

throat
The tube that connects from the mouth to the stomach.
lalamunan
to swallow
The ability or process of swallowing.
malunok

Slang Meanings

pick-up line or sweet talk
You're so good at using pick-up lines, you always make me melt!
Sobrang galing mo sa lamunan, lagi mo akong napapaamo!
flirting in a playful way
Don't flirt too much, I might get replaced by you!
Huwag kang masyadong maglamunan, baka mapalitan ako sa'yo!
to casually compliment someone
You're full of sweet talk, I'm excited for our date!
Puro ka na lang lamunan, nananabik na ako sa date natin!