From root: nguya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nginuya
ngi-nu-YA
chewed
Present (Incomplete)
nginunguya
ngi-nu-ngu-YA
chewing
Future (Contemplated)
ngunguyain
ngu-ngu-ya-IN
will chew
Usage Note
Nguyain is used when the focus of the sentence is the specific object or food being chewed rather than the person doing the action. It is commonly used in parental instructions or health contexts to emphasize chewing food thoroughly for better digestion.
Examples
" Nguyain mong mabuti ang pagkain. "
Natural Translation
Chew the food well.
Literal Translation
Chew you well the food.
" Masarap nguyain ang malambot na karne. "
Natural Translation
It is nice to chew the soft meat.
Literal Translation
Nice chew the soft meat.
" Ipinaalala ng doktor na dapat nguyaing dahan-dahan ang pagkain upang hindi mabilaukan ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The doctor reminded us that food should be chewed slowly so that the child doesn't choke.
Literal Translation
Reminded by doctor that should chew slowly the food so-that not choke the child.
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