Makita (en. To be seen)
/maˈkita/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The verb referring to an action related to vision or seeing.
You will see the beauty of the sea from here.
Makita mo ang ganda ng dagat mula dito.
A form of verb indicating ability or possibility to see.
I am often seen at the market every morning.
Madalas akong makita sa palengke tuwing umaga.
A verb emphasizing the action focusing on the actor exposed to the visual desire.
Sometimes, it is hard to see the stars in the city.
Minsan, mahirap makita ang mga bituin sa siyudad.
Etymology
Root from 'kita' meaning 'to see' or 'to meet'
Common Phrases and Expressions
We will see each other later.
Makikita tayo nang mas maaga.
Makita tayo mamaya.
To see with one's own eyes.
Makikita ng sarili.
Makita ng mata.
Related Words
kita
A terminal form of a verb that refers to vision or meeting.
kita
Slang Meanings
to see
I hope to see you later at the plaza!
Sana makita kita mamaya sa plaza!
to be seen by the eyes
It's not allowed to fart in front of other people; it should be seen by the eyes!
Bawal magpapa-utot sa harap ng ibang tao, dapat makita ng mata!
to be spotted
I thought I wouldn't get caught, but my boss spotted me.
Akala ko hindi ako mahuhuli, pero na-spotted ako ng boss ko.