Nakikita (en. To see)

na-ki-ki-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes the action of seeing.
I can see the stars at night.
Nakikita ko ang mga bituin sa gabi.
Expresses the act of seeing in the present.
Do you see the art in the museum?
Nakikita mo ba ang sining sa museo?
A verb that describes the ability to see.
He cannot be seen from afar.
Hindi siya nakikita mula sa malayo.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'kita' meaning 'to see' with a prefix

Common Phrases and Expressions

Seeing the future
Having foresight into upcoming events.
Nakikita ang hinaharap

Related Words

kita
Root word meaning 'to see'.
kita
pagsusuri
The process of analyzing what is seen.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

See you around
Let's see each other later at the mall, okay?
Kita-kits tayo mamaya sa mall, ha?
Keeping my eyes open
Oh, I'm keeping my eyes open for my crush right now!
Naku, on the lookout ako sa crush ko ngayon!
Spotted
I was spotted at the corner earlier, did you see me?
Spotted ako sa kanto kanina, kita mo ba ako?