Tooth in Tagalog

“Tooth” in Tagalog translates to “ngipin”. This fundamental word refers to the hard, bony structures in the mouth used for biting and chewing, and understanding its usage will help you discuss dental health and related topics in Filipino conversations.

[Words] = Tooth

[Definition]:

• Tooth /tuːθ/
• Noun 1: Each of a set of hard, bony structures in the jaws of most vertebrates, used for biting and chewing.
• Noun 2: A projecting part on a tool or other instrument, especially one of a series that function or engage together, such as a cog on a gearwheel or a point on a saw.
• Noun 3: An appetite or liking for a particular thing (as in “sweet tooth”).

[Synonyms] = Ngipin, Pangil (fang/canine), Bagang (molar), Sungay (tusk)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: I need to brush my teeth before going to bed.
• Ex1_PH: Kailangan kong magsipilyo ng ngipin bago matulog.
• Ex2_EN: She lost a tooth while eating hard candy.
• Ex2_PH: Nawalan siya ng ngipin habang kumakain ng matigas na kendi.
• Ex3_EN: The dentist found a cavity in my back tooth.
• Ex3_PH: Nakita ng dentista ang butas sa aking likurang ngipin.
• Ex4_EN: Children start losing their baby teeth around age six.
• Ex4_PH: Nagsisimulang malaglag ang ngipin ng mga bata sa edad na anim.
• Ex5_EN: He has a sweet tooth and loves desserts.
• Ex5_PH: Mahilig siya sa matamis at gustung-gusto niya ang mga panghimagas dahil sa kanyang pagkamahilig sa matamis (sweet tooth).