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chew in Danish

chew in Danish is tygge, gumle — chew means to repeatedly bite and grind food with the teeth before swallowing.

chew in Danish

tygge
verb
To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.
gumle
verb
To crush with the teeth by repeated closing and opening of the jaws; done to food to soften it and break it down by the action of saliva before it is swallowed.

What does "chew" mean?

  1. verb To repeatedly bite and grind food with the teeth before swallowing.
    "Chew your food properly before you swallow it."
  2. verb Informal: to think something over carefully.
    "Let me chew on that idea overnight before I decide."
  3. noun A soft sweet, or a small toy or treat meant to be chewed.
    "She gave the puppy a rubber chew to keep it busy."
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chew in a sentence

  • Chew your food properly before you swallow it.
  • The dog chewed happily on its bone.
  • Let me chew on that idea overnight before I decide.
  • She gave the puppy a rubber chew to keep it busy.

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What is "chew" in Danish?

"chew" in Danish is tygge, gumle. chew means: To repeatedly bite and grind food with the teeth before swallowing.

How do you use "chew" in a sentence?

Example: "Chew your food properly before you swallow it." In Danish, "chew" is tygge, gumle.

Are there other ways to say "chew" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 2 translations listed for "chew": tygge, gumle.

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