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    Pagngata (en. Chewing)

    /paŋˈɡata/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of chewing food.
    Chewing food is important for better digestion.
    Ang pagngata ng pagkain ay mahalaga para sa mas mabuting digestion.
    The process of breaking down food with teeth.
    You should chew each piece well before swallowing.
    Dapat mong pagngatin ang bawat piraso ng mabuti bago lumunok.
    Mouth movement of food using the jaws.
    Chewing is an essential step in eating.
    Ang pagngata ay isang mahalagang hakbang sa pagkain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Be careful when chewing
    Indicates the need for careful chewing of food.
    Maging maingat sa pagngata

    Related Words

    crunch
    The sound made when a person chews food.
    ngat-ngat
    bite
    The process of breaking food down by chewing before swallowing.
    kaingin

    Slang Meanings

    chew
    Don't make noise while I'm chewing my food!
    Huwag kang mag-ingay habang nagpa-pagngata ako ng pagkain!
    to talk while eating
    I can't help but chew while we're chatting.
    Di ko maiwasang magpagngata habang nagkukwentuhan tayo.
    munch
    He started to munch on chips while watching a movie.
    Nagsimula na siyang magpagngata ng chips habang nanonood ng pelikula.