Magpakain (en. To feed)
/magnɪˈkaɪn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb expressing the action of feeding another person or animal.
He fed a bird on his balcony.
Nagpakain siya ng ibon sa kanyang balkonahe.
The act of giving food.
He often feeds the cats on the street.
Madalas siyang magpakain ng mga pusa sa kalye.
An action of providing nourishment to others.
We need to feed the children at school.
Kailangan natin magpakain ng mga bata sa paaralan.
Etymology
Tagalog: 'pakain' from the root word 'kain', which means to eat.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to feed animals
to give food to animals
magpakain ng mga hayop
to feed hungry people
to provide food to those in need
magpakain sa mga taong gutom
Related Words
feed
Refers to the thing or food given to another person or animal.
pakain
eat
The action of ingesting or chewing food.
kain
Slang Meanings
to give food to others, often to children or companions
Go ahead and feed the clever kids in the neighborhood.
Sige, magpakain ka na lang sa mga matatalinong bata sa barangay.
to treat or serve enjoyable food to friends
We got together earlier, and he treated us to samgyupsal!
Nagsama-sama kami kanina, magpakain siya ng samgyupsal!
to give a favor or gift to someone
If you treat your crush, she might notice you.
Pag magpakain ka sa crush mo, baka mapansin ka niya.