Kuna (en. Full)
koo-nah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A unit or measure of something or liquid commonly used in Food.
He asked for a scoop of rice.
Humingi siya ng isang kuna ng kanin.
The process of taking or scooping.
Scooping water from the well is difficult.
Ang kuna ng tubig mula sa balon ay mahirap gawin.
verb
The action of taking or scooping.
Scoop the evidence from the bag.
Kuna ang pruweba mula sa bag.
To engage in scooping food or liquid.
I need to scoop the chocolate for her candy.
Kailangan kong kuna ang tsokolate para sa kanyang kendi.
Etymology
From the word 'kun' meaning 'to take' or 'to perform'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Scoop of ice
A scoop or measure of ice.
Kuna ng yelo
Scoop of water
A scoop or measure of water.
Kuna ng tubig
Related Words
scoop
An object used to take liquid or any substance from a container.
salok
rice
Cooked rice that is typically eaten as food.
kanin
Slang Meanings
a tree or plant with lush leaves, often used for decoration
The kunas around are so beautiful, especially when they have flowers.
Sobrang ganda ng mga kuna sa paligid lalo na kapag may mga bulaklak pa.
left or not right, used when something is done incorrectly
That project turned out to be a kuna, it didn't work.
Parang kuna yung ginawang project, hindi umubra.