Magnguya (en. To chew)

maŋ-ŋu-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes placing food in the mouth and mixing it with saliva.
He loves to chew gum while studying.
Mahilig siyang magnguya ng gum habang nag-aaral.
The process of crushing or grinding food so that it is easier to swallow.
It is recommended to chew well for easier digestion.
Inirerekomenda ang pagnguya ng mabuti upang mas madaling ma-digest ang pagkain.
A symbol of pleasure or joy in eating.
The children are happy while chewing their candies.
Ang mga bata ay natutuwa habang nagnguya ng kanilang mga kendi.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chew properly
The proper way to chew to improve the digestion process.
magnguya nang maayos

Related Words

chew
The action of putting food in the mouth and manipulating it with the teeth.
nguyain
digestion
The process of converting food into a form that can be absorbed by the body.
pagtunaw

Slang Meanings

Just do it casually
Go ahead, just do it casually by the side!
Sige na, mangga ka lang sa tabi!
To munch on something casually
When I get there, let's munch on some snacks!
Pagdating ko, mag munch tayo ng snacks!
Time to eat or munch
It's already four o'clock, it's time to eat!
Alas-kwatro na, chibugan na tayo!
Enjoyable and satisfying meal
Let's eat, that meal is so enjoyable!
Kain tayo, bongga sa ginhawa yan!