EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
gums...
to become dented; to be crushed...
to have pity; to feel compassion...
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/ngil-NGIL/
FIL: Ang malambot na himaymay na nakapalibot sa ngipin.
EN: gums
Your teeth's best friend and support system. It's what gets angry and bleeds when you haven't flossed since 2019. It's the pink frame for your pearly whites. When your dentist says 'Your gums look a little inflamed,' they're talking about your ngilngil.
A less common but more specific term for 'gums' than the Spanish-derived 'gilagid'.
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🇵🇭 Namamaga ang kanyang ngilngil dahil sa impeksyon.
🇺🇸 His gums are swollen because of an infection.
🇵🇭 Mahalaga ang pagsesepilyo upang mapanatiling malusog ang ngilngil at ngipin.
🇺🇸 Brushing is important to keep the gums and teeth healthy.
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Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.