EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to make use of; to benefit from...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-pa-ki-na-BA-ngan/
FIL: Magamit ang isang bagay sa paraang may kapakinabangan o benepisyo.
EN: to be able to make use of; to benefit from
This is the verb form of "resourcefulness" or "making the most of something." It's when you find a way to use something, even if it's not for its intended purpose. "Paano ko kaya mapapakinabangan itong mga lumang bote?" It's also used in a negative way, like when someone feels they are just being used: "Ayokong maramdaman na pinapakinabangan mo lang ako." Ouch, hugot.
This is a more general/infinitive form compared to 'mapakikinabangan' (future tense). It's object-focused.
🇵🇭 Sana ay mapakinabangan mo ang regalong ito.
🇺🇸 I hope you can make use of this gift.
🇵🇭 Maraming paraan para mapakinabangan ang teknolohiya sa pag-aaral.
🇺🇸 There are many ways to benefit from technology in studies.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.