Makain (en. Edible)

/ma.ka.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to things that can be eaten.
All the fruits in the basket are edible.
Lahat ng mga prutas sa basket ay makain.
Indicates a characteristic where something is not harmful or deleterious to the body when consumed.
These medicinal plants are edible and beneficial to health.
Ang mga halamang gamot na ito ay makain at nakakatulong sa kalusugan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

edible fish
Fish that can be eaten.
makain na isda
became edible
Became something that can be eaten.
naging makain

Related Words

eat
A verb referring to the action of consuming food.
kain
rice cake
Foods, often sweet, typically made from rice or flour.
kakanin

Slang Meanings

Eating or expensive food
It's so fun at the feast, there's so much to eat!
Ang saya saya sa handaan, ang daming makain!
Extremely delicious
Dude, this lechon is so tasty, unreal!
Pare, ang makain ng lechon na 'to, grabe!
Looks appetizing
That dish looks really appetizing!
Yung ulam, mukhang makain talaga ah!