makakain

Tagalog

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /makaˈkaʔin/ [mɐ.xɐˈxaː.ʔɪn]
• Rhymes: -aʔin
• Syllabification: ma‧ka‧ka‧in

Etymology 1

From maka- +‎ kain.

Verb

makakain (complete nakakain, progressive nakakakain, contemplative makakakain, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜃᜁᜈ᜔)

1. to happen to eat (usually unintentionally)

   Nakakain ako ng karne.

   I unintentionally ate meat.

2. to be able to eat

   Dapat makakain ka ng mansanas araw araw.

   You should be able to eat an apple daily.

Conjugation

Verb conjugation for makakain

Affix	Root word		Trigger
maka-	kain		actor
Aspect
Infinitive	Complete	Progressive	Contemplative
makakain	nakakain	nakakakain	makakakain

Etymology 2

From ma- +‎ kain with initial reduplication.

Verb

makakain (Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜃᜁᜈ᜔)

1. progressive aspect of makain