Mapakita (en. To show)

/ma.pa.'ki.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to show or present something to others.
I want to show my talents on stage.
Nais kong mapakita ang aking mga talento sa entablado.
To use actions or gestures to express an idea or feeling.
You can see on her face that she is trying to show her happiness.
Makikita mo sa kanyang mukha na sinisikap niyang mapakita ang kanyang kaligayahan.
A way of revealing information or truth.
When he showed evidence, his argument became clear.
Kapag nagpakita siya ng ebidensya, naging maliwanag ang kanyang argumento.

Etymology

From the words 'ma-' and 'pakita' meaning 'to show' or 'to demonstrate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

show the truth
to present the true situation or information
mapakita ang totoo
show your skill
to demonstrate one's ability or excellence in something
mapakita ang galing

Related Words

show
The root word meaning to perform the act of showing.
pakita
to be able to show
A verb form that means to be able to show or to succeed in showing.
maipakita

Slang Meanings

to show
Can you show me your new phone?
Mapakita mo ba sa akin yung bagong phone mo?
to inform
I hope you can inform them about the project results.
Sana mapakita mo na sa kanila ang resulta ng project.
to show off
When you buy new shoes, you really should show them off.
Pag may nakabili kang bagong sapatos, talagang dapat mapakita mo.