To chew (tl. Nguyain)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Kailangan mong nguyain ang pagkain nang mabuti.
You need to chew the food well.
Context: daily life Masakit ang kanyang ngipin kaya nag nguyain siya ng kendi.
His tooth hurts so he chewed candy.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay nguyain ang kanyang pagkain.
The child chewed his food.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Mahilig siyang nguyain ang kanyang pagkain habang nanonood ng telebisyon.
He loves to chew his food while watching television.
Context: daily life Dahil sa mabilis na nguyain, nahulog ang pagkain sa kanyang bibig.
Because of his fast chewing, the food fell out of his mouth.
Context: daily life Kapag nag nguyain tayo ng gum, mas nagiging fresh ang ating hininga.
When we chew gum, our breath becomes fresher.
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Mahalaga ang tamang nguyain ng pagkain upang maiwasan ang indigestion.
Proper chewing of food is important to avoid indigestion.
Context: health Ang mga eksperto ay nagrekomenda ng mabagal na nguyain sa mga matatanda.
Experts recommend slow chewing for the elderly.
Context: health Maraming kultura ang nagbigay-diin sa kahalagahan ng nguyain ng pagkain nang mapanlikha.
Many cultures emphasize the significance of creative chewing of food.
Context: culture