Paglamon (en. Swallowing)
/paɡˈlamon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of moving food or liquid from the mouth to the stomach.
Swallowing solid food is important in the digestion process.
Ang paglamon ng solidong pagkain ay mahalaga sa proseso ng pagtunaw.
An action of approaching and taking something by drinking or eating.
Swallowing water helps with the hydration of the body.
Ang paglamon ng tubig ay nakatutulong sa hydration ng katawan.
Active removal of food from the mouth by sucking its composition.
This is the proper way to swallow to avoid danger.
Ito ang tamang paraan ng paglamon upang hindi magdulot ng panganib.
Etymology
Root word: lamon, meaning 'to eat' or 'to consume'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
consumption of fire
The process where fire engulfs everything around it.
paglamon ng apoy
I can't swallow everything
I can't accept all the things that are happening.
hindi ko kayang paglamon ng lahat
Related Words
eat
The root word meaning 'to eat'.
lamon
sucking
The action of obtaining liquid or food by sucking.
pagsipsip
Slang Meanings
devouring or gobbling up food
He's been devouring fries like he's not even full!
Sobrang paglamon na niya sa mga fries, parang hindi na siya busog!
to rush through or to hurry up
I'm rushing through my assignments so I can finish before the deadline.
Ang paglamon ko sa mga assignments ko, para makatapos na bago ang deadline.
wasting time or consuming time
This game just consumed my whole day!
Naka-paglamon lang ang laro na 'to ng buong araw ko!