Akinin (en. Take)

a-ki-nin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To take or acquire something that typically belongs to someone else.
Take on the responsibilities of the project.
Akinin mo ang mga responsibilidad sa proyekto.
To proceed or agree to something.
Take your perspective on this matter.
Akina ang iyong pananaw sa bagay na ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just take it!
Immediately do something or accept a responsibility.
Akinin mo na!
Take responsibility for your mistake.
Accept your shortcomings or faults.
Akinin ang iyong pagkakamali.

Related Words

accept
The act of accepting something or an idea.
tanggapin
take
The thing that is taken.
kuha

Slang Meanings

Accept or take something that is for you.
You should take the coin behind the sofa.
Akinin mo na yung barya sa likod ng sofa.
Claiming or asserting something as yours.
He admitted that the old toy is now mine, so just take it!
Inamin niyang akin na ang kanyang dating laruan, kaya't akinin na yun!
To take on or claim a responsibility or task.
Go on, take on the tasks today, I'll handle them tomorrow.
Sige na, akinin mo na ang mga gawain ngayon, ako na bahala bukas.