Gamitan (en. Use)

gah-MEE-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The item used or source of equipment.
The child's tools are full of toys.
Ang gamitan ng bata ay puno ng mga laruan.
A place or type of equipment where something is used.
We need to organize the tools in the office.
Kailangan nating ayusin ang gamitan sa opisina.
The act of using.
The use of the correct language is essential in communication.
Ang gamitan ng tamang wika ay mahalaga sa komunikasyon.

Etymology

gamit (to use) + -an (suffix for place/means)

Common Phrases and Expressions

use this
You are making something be used.
gamitin mo ito

Related Words

use
Any item used for a specific purpose.
gamit

Slang Meanings

Like there is a reason or condition for a person or thing.
That one is just for use. After work, there's no more talking.
Yung isa, gamitan lang. Pagkatapos ng trabaho, wala nang usapan.
A person who is just used for benefit.
Don't trust too much, that one is just for use.
Huwag ka masyadong magtiwala, gamitan lang yan.
Expecting something in return in a relationship.
There you go again with the using, you should also reciprocate.
Diyan ka na naman sa gamitan, bawiin mo rin yan.