Swallow in Tagalog

“Swallow” in Tagalog translates to “Lunok” (verb – to swallow) or “Layang-layang” (noun – the bird). This word has multiple meanings depending on context, from the physical act of swallowing food to the graceful bird species known for its aerial acrobatics. Discover how this versatile term is used in everyday Filipino conversation.

[Words] = Swallow

[Definition]:

• Swallow /ˈswɑːloʊ/
• Verb 1: To cause or allow (something, especially food or drink) to pass down the throat.
• Verb 2: To take in and cause to disappear; to engulf or absorb.
• Verb 3: To accept or believe something without question or protest.
• Noun 1: A small migratory bird with a forked tail and long pointed wings, noted for its swift graceful flight.
• Noun 2: An act of swallowing something, especially food or drink.

[Synonyms] = Lunok, Lulon, Layang-layang (bird), Layanglayang, Tumikim

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: It’s difficult to swallow this large pill without water.
• Ex1_PH: Mahirap lumunok ng malaking tabletas na ito nang walang tubig.
• Ex2_EN: The child had a sore throat and couldn’t swallow properly.
• Ex2_PH: Ang bata ay may masakit na lalamunan at hindi makayang lumunok nang maayos.
• Ex3_EN: A swallow flew gracefully across the evening sky.
• Ex3_PH: Ang layang-layang ay lumipad nang maganda sa kalangitan ng gabi.
• Ex4_EN: He found it hard to swallow the bitter truth about the situation.
• Ex4_PH: Nahirapan siyang tanggapin ang mapait na katotohanan tungkol sa sitwasyon.
• Ex5_EN: She took a deep breath and tried to swallow her nervousness before the presentation.
• Ex5_PH: Huminga siya nang malalim at sinubukang lunukin ang kanyang kaba bago ang presentasyon.