Pakain (en. Bait)
pah-kah-een
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An item that is eaten by an animal or person.
The dog's food is inside the jar.
Ang pakain ng aso ay nasa loob ng garapon.
Prepared food for animals.
We need to buy food for the chickens.
Kailangan nating bumili ng pakain para sa mga manok.
Food used to attract fish or other animals.
He used bait to catch fish.
Gumamit siya ng pakain upang makahuli ng isda.
Etymology
Derived from the root 'kain' meaning 'to eat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
important part of nutrition for animals
important part of nutrition for animals
makahan ng pakain
Related Words
eat
The act of taking or consuming food.
kain
nutrition
Nutrients obtained from food.
nutrisi
Slang Meanings
An explosion of anger or annoyance.
I really lost it earlier, I cursed.
Grabe yung pakain ko kanina, napamura ako.
Quick action or impulsive behavior.
You acted so impulsively, you didn't even think about what you were going to say.
Ang pakain mo, hindi mo man lang pinag-isipan ang sasabihin mo.