Nahita (en. Seen)

/nahi.tɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The verb that refers to the action of seeing or beholding something.
I saw her smile in the picture.
Nahita ko ang kanyang ngiti sa larawan.
Indicates the experience of a person who has seen something.
He saw the beautiful view from the top of the mountain.
Nahita niya ang magandang tanawin mula sa tuktok ng bundok.
Used in a sentence to express seeing a person or thing.
I saw him at the mall last night.
Nahita ko siya sa mall kagabi.

Etymology

The word 'nahita' comes from the root word 'hita' meaning 'seen' in the verb form.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I have seen him/her already.
I have encountered that person.
Nahita ko na siya

Related Words

hita
The root word of 'nahita' meaning 'noticed' or 'talked to'.
hita
nakita
The word referring to the past form of the word 'hita'.
nakita

Slang Meanings

Dragged down or fell, made a mistake
Oh no, I messed up my exams again!
Naku, nahita na naman ako sa mga exam ko!
Stopped or halted in something due to surprise
I froze when my friend suddenly yelled!
Nahita ako nung biglang sumigaw yung kaibigan ko!
Hanging out or waiting
I'm just here chilling on the corner, waiting for you!
Nahita lang ako dito sa kanto, antay sa'yo!