From root: lunok
Usage Note
Panlunok refers to biological structures or tools specifically designed to aid the swallowing process, such as throat muscles.
Examples
" Tubig ang panlunok ko sa gamot. "
Natural Translation
Water is what I use to swallow the medicine.
Literal Translation
Water the for-swallowing my to medicine.
" Uminom ka ng tubig bilang panlunok sa gamot. "
Natural Translation
Drink water to help swallow your medicine.
Literal Translation
Drink you of water as for-swallowing to medicine.
" Maghanda ka ng isang basong tubig na panlunok sa gamot upang hindi mahirapan ang lola mong lumunok. "
Natural Translation
Prepare a glass of water for swallowing the medicine so your grandmother won't have a hard time swallowing.
Literal Translation
Prepare you of one glass water that for-swallowing to medicine so-that not have-difficulty the grandmother your to-swallow.
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