Ngangain (en. To eat)

/ŋaŋˈɡaɪn/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb that means to eat or be able to eat.

But he didn't eat more food for dinner.

Ngunit hindi siya ngangain ng mas maraming pagkain sa hapunan.

An action of consuming or sipping food.

He smiled while eating the soup.

Nakangiti siya habang siya'y ngangain ng sabaw.

The verb that refers to having food in the mouth.

Now he will eat fruits before studying.

Ngayon ay ngangain siya ng prutas bago mag-aral.

From the root word 'ngain' meaning to eat or to be able to eat.

Eating deliciously

Suggesting an experience of enjoying delicious food.

Nakangain ng masarap

eat

The common term used for the act of consuming related to food.

kain

feast

Refers to a joyful eating occasion or looking at other prepared food.

sala-sala

looking for something to eat; foodie

That's fine, it's like you're just food hunting on the street.

Ayos lang 'yon, parang ngangain ka lang sa daan.

always hungry or always eating

Wow, it's like you're just eating non-stop!

Grabe, parang ngangain ka lang walang tigil!

especially when drinking

Oh, when they drink, that's always food time!

Naku, kapag nag-inuman, laging ngangain 'yan!