Chew (tl. Ngumuya)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang bata ay ngumuya ng gummi bear.
The child is chewing a gummy bear.
Context: daily life
Naghahanap ako ng pagkain na madaling ngumuya.
I am looking for food that is easy to chew.
Context: daily life
Dapat ngumuya ng mabuti bago lunukin.
You should chew well before swallowing.
Context: health

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Palagi siyang ngumuya ng chewing gum sa klase.
She always chews gum in class.
Context: school
Kapag kumakain, mahalaga na ngumuya ng mabuti ang pagkain.
When eating, it is important to chew the food well.
Context: health
Minsan, nahirapan akong ngumuya ng matigas na karne.
Sometimes, I have trouble chewing tough meat.
Context: daily life

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang mga bata ay tinuruan na ngumuya ng mabuti upang maiwasan ang choking.
Children are taught to chew properly to avoid choking.
Context: education
Sa isang sosyal na kaganapan, hindi ka dapat ngumuya na may bukas na bibig.
At a social event, you should not chew with your mouth open.
Context: society
Minsan, ang pag-aalaga sa mga ngipin ay nakasalalay sa tamang paraan ng ngumuya ng pagkain.
Sometimes, dental health depends on the proper way to chew food.
Context: health

Synonyms

  • ngangata