EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to obtain, to achieve, to attain...
to put together; to combine; to merge...
a sudden jerk; a flinch; a startle...
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/ma-kam-TAN/
FIL: Makuha o matamo ang isang bagay na ninanais o pinagsikapan sa pamamagitan ng pagsisikap.
EN: to obtain, to achieve, to attain
This is the goal of every student finishing their thesis, every employee chasing a promotion, and every person swiping right hoping for a match. It's about finally getting what you worked for, whether it's a diploma, a higher salary, or true love. 'Sana all makamtan ang true love.'
From 'ma-' (ability/potential prefix) + 'kamtan' (to get, to attain).
Often used in the context of goals, dreams, justice, or success. It implies effort was exerted.
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🇵🇭 Nagsisikap siyang mag-aral upang makamtan ang kanyang mga pangarap.
🇺🇸 He is studying hard to achieve his dreams.
🇵🇭 Sana ay makamtan na natin ang hustisya para sa mga biktima.
🇺🇸 Hopefully, we can obtain justice for the victims.
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