EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to get, to obtain...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/ma-KU-ha/
FIL: Ang magkaroon ng pag-aari o hawak sa isang bagay; matamo o makamit ang isang bagay na ninanais o kailangan.
EN: to get, to obtain
The goal of every "budol" sale, every game, every job application. It's the feeling of success when you finally get that 100% off voucher on Shopee, or when you finally understand a difficult concept. Also used with a hint of a threat: "Makuha ka sa tingin!" (Let my stare be enough to get you!).
From "ma-" (ability/involuntary action prefix) + "kuha" (get, take).
ROOT MEANING: get, take, obtain
A very versatile and common verb. Its meaning changes slightly based on context (e.g., get an item, get a joke, get sick).
🇵🇭 Sana makuha ko ang promosyon sa trabaho ngayong taon.
🇺🇸 I hope I get the promotion at work this year.
🇵🇭 Hindi ko makuha ang ibig mong sabihin.
🇺🇸 I can't get what you mean.
🇵🇭 Paano ko kaya makukuha ang atensyon niya?
🇺🇸 How will I be able to get his attention?
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.