Makapana (en. To be able to hit)

/makapaˈna/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Can or has the ability to throw something.

He is skilled at throwing in sports.

Siya ay makapana sa larangan ng palakasan.

Has the power to achieve a goal through development or effort.

Due to his dedication, he has become effective in his career.

Dahil sa kanyang dedikasyon, siya ay naging makapana sa kanyang karera.

Derived from the root word 'pana' meaning 'projectile' or 'arrow', and the prefix 'maka-' meaning 'to have' or 'to be able to'.

to hit success

Having the ability to achieve success.

makapana ng tagumpay

arrow

A tool used to shoot projectiles or objects aimed at hitting a target.

pana

striving

The desire to achieve something through diligent effort.

sikaping

something bad might happen

If you’re not careful, you might catch something bad.

Pag di ka naging maingat, baka makapana ka ng sakit.

to gather information or news

Alright, I think I can catch some details about the upcoming matches.

Sige, mukhang may makapana akong detalye sa mga susunod na laban.

to make the situation complicated

Oh no, this conversation seems to be getting complicated.

Naku, mukhang makapana ang usapan na 'to.