Paglunok (en. Swallow)

pa-glu-nok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of swallowing food or drink.
Swallowing the tablets is difficult for him.
Ang paglunok ng tabletas ay mahirap para sa kanya.
Followed by the movement of the throat towards the stomach.
Swallowing is an instrument in the absorption of nutrition.
Ang paglunok ay kasangkapan sa pagsipsip ng nutrisyon.
A primary process in eating.
Each swallow should be done carefully to avoid injury.
Bawat paglunok ay dapat na maingat upang hindi masugatan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Swallowing pain
Having the ability to endure pain or suffering.
Paglunok ng sakit

Related Words

throat
The part of the body that connects the mouth and stomach that assists in swallowing.
lalamunan
food
Things that are eaten and necessary for the body.
pagkain

Slang Meanings

To bubble up or erupt
You're thinking to not swallow it, but a lot of failures bubble up.
Nasa isip mo na 'wag nang paglunok, pero ang daming kabiguan na bumukal.
Biting off more than you can chew
Swallowing issues in life is like biting into an unpleasant meal.
Ang paglunok ng mga isyu sa buhay ay parang pagsubo ng hindi masarap na pagkain.