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    Kapain (en. To touch)

    /ka.pa.in/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action referring to making physical contact with an object.
    Touch the fruits in the basket.
    Kapain mo ang mga prutas sa basket.
    A action aimed at feeling or examining an object by touching.
    Touch the fabric to see if it's nice.
    Kapain mo ang tela para malaman kung maganda ito.
    Experimenting or testing an object using the hands.
    Touch the wire and see if it makes a sound.
    Kapain mo ang kawad at tingnan kung may iyak na tunog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    touch the end
    to check the end of something, often used in the context of wires.
    kapain ang dulong

    Related Words

    kapa
    The root word meaning 'to hold' or 'to touch'.
    kapa
    power
    The environment of having ability or power through actions or touch.
    kapangyarihan

    Slang Meanings

    eat it already, no need to beat around the bush
    Eat that already, it's a waste if you don't.
    Kapain mo na 'yan, sayang naman kung hindi mo kakainin.
    to serve or dish out food
    Serve this rice alongside the side dish.
    Kapain mo itong kanin, kasama ng ulam.
    to be tasty or delicious
    Eat that, that's delicious!
    Kapain mo 'yan, masarap 'yan!