Makakain (en. Edible)

/makəˈkain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Refers to something that can be eaten.

These fruits are edible.

Ang mga prutas na ito ay makakain.

Expresses the ability or possibility to eat.

We need edible food for the feast.

Kailangan natin ng mga pagkaing makakain para sa handaan.

Refers to things that are safe to eat.

Make sure that these flowers are edible.

Tiyakin mo na ang mga bulaklak na ito ay makakain.

from the root word 'kain' with the affixes 'ma' and 'in'

is this edible?

Is this safe to eat?

makakain ba ito?

eat

The primary action of taking food in and putting it in the body.

kain

food

Any substance that can be eaten for nourishment.

pagkain

will be happy or will be seen in the future

We'll have fun later if my crush joins us.

Makakain tayo mamaya kung makakasama yung crush ko.

is beneficial or can be used

That's fine, it can still be useful at another time.

Ayos lang iyon, makakain din yan sa ibang pagkakataon.

will have benefits or joy in the future

If you study hard, you'll also enjoy a better life.

Kung mag-aaral ka ng mabuti, makakain ka rin ng mas magandang buhay.