Pangingimay (en. Chewing)

paŋ-ɪŋɪ-maɪ

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of chewing food.

Chewing is essential for the proper digestion of food.

Ang pangingimay ay mahalaga para sa tamang digestion ng pagkain.

Having food in the mouth that is being swallowed or held.

While talking, his chewing prevented him from giving a clear answer.

Habang nag-uusap, ang kanyang pangingimay ay hindi siya nakapagbigay ng malinaw na sagot.

The term 'pangingimay' is derived from the word 'ngimay' which means accumulation of food in the mouth.

Go on, cook it and start chewing!

Cook and begin to chew food.

Sige, lutuin mo na at simulan ang pangingimay!

to eat

The process of eating or drinking.

mangan

chew with

The act of eating and grinding food.

nginunguyy

giving away items or food to others

He/She is sharing his/her snacks with his/her fellow students.

Nagpangingimay siya sa mga kapwa niya estudyante ng baon niya.

taking advantage of opportunities

Wow, he/She really took advantage of the many freebies at the event!

Grabe, ang dami niyang pangingimay sa mga libreng freebies sa event!