Lumunok (en. To swallow)

/luˈmunok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of swallowing or ingesting something.
You need to swallow well to avoid choking.
Kailangan mong lumunok ng mabuti upang hindi magkasunod-sunod.
Possessing the ability or tendency to swallow.
He had difficulty swallowing due to a throat illness.
Siya ay nahirapang lumunok dahil sa sakit sa lalamunan.
An action involved with the throat to bring food to the stomach.
Swallow some water after you eat.
Lumunok ka ng tubig pagkatapos mong kumain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swallow whole
A way of swallowing that does not break the food.
lumunok ng buo
swallow one's pride
Admitting something even if it is painful or difficult.
lumunok ng kalooban

Related Words

throat
The part of the body used for swallowing.
lalamunan
swallowed food/something ingested
Food or drink that has been swallowed.
tingga

Slang Meanings

to inhale or suck in air
Inhale the air to relax.
Lumunok ka sa hangin, para makarelax.
to take a bite of food
Before you bite, make sure it’s not hot.
Bago ka lumunok, siguraduhin mong hindi mainit.
to change one’s mind or go around
I’ll just change my mind, there are too many choices!
Lumunok na lang ako, ang daming choices!
to inhale cigarette smoke
Why are you smoking? Not cool!
Bakit ka lumunok ng yosi? Not cool!