Mapakain (en. Able to feed)
/ma.pa.ka.in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The ability to provide food.
My grandmother is able to feed, so I often enjoy delicious meals prepared by her.
Ang aking lola ay mapakain, kaya madalas akong pinapakain ng masasarap na pagkain.
Referring to the ability to offer sustenance.
Because of her cooking skills, she is able to feed her family.
Dahil sa kanyang talento sa pagluluto, siya ay mapakain sa kanyang pamilya.
The ability to provide food to others.
Parents are able to feed their children with their needs.
Ang mga magulang ay mapakain sa kanilang mga anak sa kanilang mga kinakailangan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'pakain' with the prefix 'ma-' indicating ability or potential.
Common Phrases and Expressions
able to properly feed
ability to provide sufficient and quality food
mapakain ng maayos
able to feed the family
ability to provide for the whole family
mapakain ang pamilya
Related Words
food provided to a person or animal
The term that refers to food given to a person or animal.
pakain
sustenance
Needs for food or support for living.
sustento
Slang Meanings
Greedy or loves to eat.
Wow, Juan is like a 'mapakain', that's why he always brings snacks.
Grabe, parang mapakain si Juan, kaya nga laging may dala-dalang baon 'yan.
Eats quickly.
Wow, you're so fast, like a 'mapakain'!
Aba, ang bilis mo naman, parang mapakain!
Ordered a lot of food.
Are you really that 'mapakain', you ordered so much!
Talaga bang mapakain ka, ang dami mong inorder!