Swahili
mtafuno
m-ta-FU-no
How to say it
Swahilimtafunom-ta-FU-nosoon
Englishchewingsoon
Frenchmasticationsoon
Meaning
the act of chewing.
Good to know
(act of) chewing
Examples
- Mtafuno wa chakula ulichukua muda mrefu.The chewing of the food took a long time.
- Sauti ya mtafuno ilisikika mezani.The sound of chewing could be heard at the table.
- Je, mtafuno wa polepole husaidia mmeng'enyo?Does slow chewing help digestion?
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