Pagsubo (en. Biting)
/paɡˈsu.βo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of putting food into the mouth.
The act of putting food into the mouth is part of our daily routine.
Ang pagsubo ng pagkain ay bahagi ng ating pang-araw-araw na gawain.
An unavoidable part of the eating process.
The act of putting food into the mouth is essential for proper nutrition.
Ang pagsubo ng pagkain ay mahalaga para sa wastong nutrisyon.
Putting it in the mouth can cause choking.
Be careful when putting large and hard food in your mouth to avoid choking.
Mag-ingat sa pagsubo ng malalaki at matitigas na pagkain upang maiwasan ang pagkakasagasa.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'subo', meaning 'to put in the mouth'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sucking on candy
Eating candy or sweets by putting it in the mouth.
pagsubo ng kendi
quickly chewing
The fast action of putting food in the mouth.
mabilis na pagsubo
Related Words
subo
The root word of pagsubo meaning 'to put in the mouth'.
subo
food
All items that can be put in the mouth to be eaten.
pagkain
Slang Meanings
Sucking or being overly close to something
I don't want a kick, I just want to suck on it!
Ayoko na ng sipa, parang pagsubo na lang ang gusto ko!
Eating or munching in a fun place or situation
Come on, let's munch on some grilled meat!
Tara, 'subo tayo sa isaw!
A fun way of trying something new
I want to try this new munching on this salad!
Gusto kong subukan ang bagong pagsubo sa salad na ito!