Pangangahin (en. Eating)

paŋgaˈɲaːhin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The activity of consuming food.
Eating is important for our health.
Ang pangangahin ay mahalaga sa ating kalusugan.
The process of obtaining nutrients from food.
In eating, we obtain essential vitamins.
Sa pangangahin, kumukuha tayo ng mga kinakailangang bitamina.

Etymology

root word 'gahin' meaning 'to do something with desire or habit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

delicious eating
food that is tasty or enjoyable.
masarap na pangangahin
there must be eating
food is needed for health.
dapat ay may pangangahin

Related Words

food
Items or substances consumed for sustenance.
pagkain

Slang Meanings

Carelessly or without purpose.
You're being so careless, it's like you don't care.
Sobrang pangangahin mo na, parang wala kang pakialam.
A fault or shortcoming, often used to express disappointment in oneself or others.
There were so many mistakes on the exam, what a waste of time.
Ang dami ng pangangahin sa exam, sayang ang oras.