Magkangipin (en. Tooth grind)

/maɡkaŋˈipin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that refers to the act of chewing or grinding with teeth.

Children need more food for their tooth grinding.

Kailangan ng mga bata ng higit pang pagkain para sa kanilang magkangipin.

Relating to the chewing of food with teeth.

I think food is tastier when it is tooth ground.

Sa tingin ko, mas masarap kapag magkangipin ang pagkain.

From the word 'mang' (which indicates action) and 'kanipin' (to chew or grind, derived from 'ngipin' or 'tooth').

tooth grinding of delicious food

The activity of chewing delicious food.

magkangipin ng masarap na pagkain

tooth

A noun that refers to the tooth of a person or animal.

kipin

second molar

A term used for the molar teeth.

ngiping pangalawa

Spending a lot on a smile or not moving even though they want to.

The party was fun, but the people there seemed like they were just magkangipin.

Ang saya ng party, pero 'yung mga tao dun parang nagmagkangipin lang.

A person who always smiles even when they're not happy.

She seems so happy on social media, but in real life, she looks like she's just magkangipin.

Sobrang masaya siya sa social media, pero sa totoong buhay parang nagmagkangipin lang.