Tagalog Word of the Day
makain
/ma-KAIN/ • verb — 9th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to eat (verb form)
Examples
- Kailangan kong makain ng maaga.
(I need to eat early.) - Anong gusto mong makain?
(What do you want to eat?) - Nasa restaurant kami at gusto naming makain.
(We are at the restaurant and we want to eat.)
Synonyms
- kumain
- sumubo
This word is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing meals or food in general.
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