Magkataon (en. To occur)

mag-ka-ta-on

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To happen or occur under specific conditions.

By chance, they spoke to each other unexpectedly.

Sa pagkakataong magkataon, nagkausap sila nang hindi sinasadya.

There is a special situation that causes an event.

It rained, so by coincidence, there were no people outside.

Umulan, kaya't nagkataon na walang tao sa labas.

To fall into a particular opportunity or chance.

I happened to be there at that moment.

Nagkataon akong nandiyan sa pagkakataong iyon.

By chance

Something occurred due to chance.

Magkataon na

opportunity

A situation or event that opened up an opportunity.

pagkakataon

happened

The past form of 'magkataon', indicating that something occurred.

nangyari

to try or experiment

Okay, let's try inventing a new game.

Sige, magkataon tayong mag-imbento ng bagong laro.

chance or opportunity

If there's a chance, we'll see each other again.

Pag may magkataon, makikita tayo ulit.

gathering or meeting

We might all be together at the party later!

Magkataon tayong magkakasama sa party mamaya!