makain

Tagalog

Etymology

From ma- +‎ kain.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /maˈkaʔin/, [mɐˈxa.ʔɪn]
• Hyphenation: ma‧ka‧in

Verb

makain (complete nakain, progressive nakakain, contemplative makakain, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜁᜈ᜔)

1. be able to be eaten

   Hindi ko makain 'yung sili kasi maanghang.

   I can't eat the chili pepper because it's spicy.

2. to be eaten unintentionally

   Nakain ko ang karne.

   The meat was unintentionally eaten by me.

Conjugation

Verb conjugation for makain

Affix		Root word			Trigger
ma-		kain			actor
Aspect						Imperative
Infinitive	Complete	Progressive	Contemplative	Recently Complete
makain	nakain	nakakain	makakain	formal	kakakain	makain
				informal	kakakain