Swallowing: meaning, definitions and examples
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swallowing
[ ˈswɒləʊɪŋ ]
medical
The action or process of swallowing.
Synonyms
gulp, ingestion, ingurgitation
Examples of usage
- He had difficulty with swallowing after the surgery.
- She choked on her food due to swallowing too quickly.
animal behavior
The process of taking food or liquid into the body by the mouth.
Synonyms
consumption, devouring, ingestion
Examples of usage
- The bird's swallowing of the fish was a fascinating sight.
- The frog's swallowing of the insect was quick and efficient.
Translations
Translations of the word "swallowing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 deglutição
🇮🇳 निगलना
🇩🇪 Schlucken
🇮🇩 menelan
🇺🇦 ковтання
🇵🇱 połykanie
🇯🇵 嚥下 (えんげ)
🇫🇷 déglutition
🇪🇸 deglución
🇹🇷 yutma
🇰🇷 삼키기
🇸🇦 ابتلاع
🇨🇿 polykání
🇸🇰 prehĺtanie
🇨🇳 吞咽 (tūn yàn)
🇸🇮 požiranje
🇮🇸 kyngja
🇰🇿 жұту
🇬🇪 გადაყლაპვა
🇦🇿 udma
🇲🇽 deglución
Etymology
The word 'swallowing' originated from the Old English word 'swelgan', meaning 'to swallow, gulp down'. Over time, the term evolved to its current form in Middle English. Swallowing is a vital process for humans and animals to consume food and liquids for sustenance and survival.