From root: ngipin
Usage Note
Pangingipin refers to the developmental stage in infants when their baby teeth start to break through the gums.
Examples
" Umiiyak ang sanggol dahil sa pangingipin. "
Natural Translation
The baby is crying because of teething.
Literal Translation
Crying the baby because of teething.
" Medyo mainit ang bata dahil sa pangingipin. "
Natural Translation
The child is a bit feverish because of teething.
Literal Translation
Somewhat hot the child because of teething.
" Hindi makatulog nang maayos ang sanggol sa gabi dahil sa pangingipin, kaya pagod na pagod ang kanyang mga magulang. "
Natural Translation
The baby cannot sleep well at night because of teething, so his parents are very tired.
Literal Translation
Not can-sleep well the baby at night because of teething, so tired very the his plural parents.
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