Ngumibit (en. Chewing)

/ŋumibit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of chewing food.
He is chewing candy while studying.
Ngumiibit siya ng kendi habang nag-aaral.
A process that is often done before swallowing food.
Chewing properly is important for food digestion.
Mahalaga ang ngumibit ng maayos para sa pagtunaw ng pagkain.
The action of moving the jaw straight while chewing.
He clenches his teeth while chewing.
Dumidiin siya sa kanyang ngipin habang ngumibit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Chew properly
Perform the correct way of chewing.
Ngumibit ng maayos
Watch while chewing
Listen or observe while doing something.
Tumingin habang ngumibit

Related Words

chew
Food is broken down into smaller pieces through chewing.
nguya
eating
The activity of taking food into the mouth and processing it through chewing.
kinakain

Slang Meanings

smiling even in a tough situation
Even though I’m super stressed, I still smiled in front of my boss.
Kahit na sobrang stress na ako, ngumibit pa rin ako sa harap ng boss ko.
smiling in a way that seems fake
His smile looks scripted, not genuine.
Yung ngumibit niya, parang scripted, hindi totoo.