Kunin (en. Take)

/ku'nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action referring to the act of taking something.
I will take the books from the table.
Kukunin ko ang mga aklat mula sa mesa.
Expresses the action of obtaining information or data.
I will take the details first before making a decision.
Kukunin ko muna ang mga detalye bago magdesisyon.
Can refer to taking a person or animal.
I will take my pets from the vet.
Kukunin ko ang aking mga alagang hayop mula sa vet.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kuha' meaning 'to take' or 'to get'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take it
an order given to a person to take something.
kunin mo
let's take
an order indicating a joint action of taking something.
kunin natin

Related Words

take
The action of obtaining or receiving something.
kuha
from under the ground
A phrase meaning there is something to take from underneath.
sa ilalim ng lupa

Slang Meanings

Just take it!
Just take the food from the table!
Kunin mo na ang pagkain sa lamesa!
I'll just take that!
I'll just take that, it's such a waste.
Kunin ko na lang yan, sayang naman.
Choose me!
Choose me on a date, please.
Kunin mo ako sa date, please.