Tagalog Word of the Day
pagkain
/pag-KAI-n/ • noun — 10th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: food; any substance that can be eaten.
Examples
- Masarap ang pagkain dito.
(The food here is delicious.) - Kailangan natin ng maraming pagkain para sa piyesta.
(We need a lot of food for the festival.) - Ang pagkain ay mahalaga para sa kalusugan.
(Food is important for health.)
Synonyms
- sustansiya
- lata
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to food in general, including meals, snacks, and anything that is edible.
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