Makikain (en. To join in eating)

/ma.ki.ka.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To indicate joining in the process of eating.

I will join in the meal later.

Makikain ako sa handaan mamaya.

To eat together with others.

Let's go together, we will eat at Liza's house.

Tayo na’t magkasama, makikain tayo sa bahay ni Liza.

from the word 'kain' meaning 'to eat' and 'makikain' relates to the act of joining in eating.

Shall we eat together?

Do you want to join in eating?

Makikain tayo?

eat

The primary word describing the action of eating.

kain

dining area

A place where people eat.

kainan

going to eat, but I'm about to give birth soon!

Okay, I'll eat with you, but I'm about to give birth later!

Sige na, makikain na ako sa inyo, pero manganganak na ako mamaya!

I might join you for a snack.

Maybe I'll snack with you, do you have chips?

Baka naman makikain ako sa inyo, may chichirya ba?

I have no lunch money, I'll just join in the lunchroom.

I don't have money for lunch, I'll just eat with everyone in the lunchroom.

Wala akong baon, makikain na lang ako sa lunchroom.