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kíta

visible

adjective KI-ta Native origin Less Common

Also means

Kíta also means income or earnings in its noun sense, referring to money earned.

Usage Note

Kíta in the sense of 'visible' or 'seen' refers to something that can be perceived by the eye or has been noticed. It often appears in constructions like 'nakikita' (can be seen) or 'kita-kita natin' (we can see each other), emphasizing visual perception or mutual awareness.

Examples

Beginner

" Kita ang bundok dito. "

Natural Translation

The mountain is visible from here.

Literal Translation

Visible the mountain here.

Intermediate

" Hindi kíta ang buwan dahil sa ulap. "

Natural Translation

The moon is not visible because of the clouds.

Literal Translation

Not visible the moon because-of the clouds.

Advanced

" Mula sa bintana ng aming bahay, kita ang buong lungsod kapag maaliwalas ang panahon. "

Natural Translation

From the window of our house, the whole city is visible when the weather is clear.

Literal Translation

From the window of our house, visible the whole city when clear the weather.

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