Ngumuya (en. Chew)

ng-oo-moo-yah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action done to crush food using the teeth.
The children learned to chew their food properly.
Ang mga bata ay natutong ngumuya ng kanilang pagkain nang tama.
Repetition of an action that becomes slower and harder to do while putting the food in the mouth.
Sometimes, I remember the importance of chewing properly before swallowing.
Minsan, inaalala ko ang kahalagahan ng ngumuya ng mabuti bago lunukin.
The thorough processing of food before swallowing.
Experts strongly advise to chew each bite well.
Mahigpit na ipinapayo ng mga eksperto na ngumuya ng mabuti ang bawat kagat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chew well
To crush food properly before swallowing.
ngumuya ng mabuti

Related Words

food
Nutrition that can be chewed.
pagkain
teeth
The parts of the mouth used for chewing.
ngipin

Slang Meanings

Eating with a big mouth
He's so happy, it's like he's chewing on a whole watermelon!
Ang saya saya niya, parang ngumuya ng buong pakwan!
Biting or taking a big bite
It's like he's chewing on an incredibly sweet candy, so happy!
Parang ngumuya siya ng candy na sobrang tamis, ang saya!
Starting a happy conversation or interaction
When I talked to him, it felt like I chewed on chocolate, so joyful!
Nang makausap ko siya, parang ngumuya ako ng tsokolate, sobrang saya!