Kumana (en. To go)

ku-ma-na

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of leaving or departing from a place.
He went after the disturbances in their house.
Kumana siya matapos ang mga abala sa kanilang bahay.
An action of starting or continuing with something.
The project started after a long preparation.
Kumana ang proyekto pagkatapos ng mahabang paghahanda.
To move or transition from one state or situation to another.
The people were moved by his speech.
Kumana ang mga tao sa kanyang pagsasalita.

Etymology

From the root 'kana' meaning 'to go' or 'to start.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

The wind moved
It implies that there is a flow of wind bringing change.
Kumana ang hangin
Moved rightly
Means to act in accordance with the right way or direction.
Kumana ng tama

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Slang Meanings

Worked or functioned
The printer worked even though it was broken.
Kumana yung printer kahit na sira na.
Still active or functioning
My ideas for this project are still active.
Kumagana pa yung mga ideya ko sa project na to.
Started or begun
Our discussion about the event has started.
Kumana na ang usapan natin tungkol sa event.