From root: kain
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumain
ku-MA-in
ate
Present (Incomplete)
kumakain
ku-ma-KA-in
eating
Future (Contemplated)
kakain
ka-KA-in
will eat
Usage Note
Kumain is used as a basic actor-focus verb for eating and is frequently used in common social invitations like 'Kain tayo!' (Let's eat!). In Filipino culture, offering to share food is a standard form of greeting and hospitality.
Examples
" Kumain na tayo. "
Natural Translation
Let's eat now.
Literal Translation
Eat now we.
" Gusto kong kumain ng mansanas. "
Natural Translation
I want to eat an apple.
Literal Translation
Want I to eat of apple.
" Bago kami umalis, kumain muna kami ng masarap na almusal sa labas. "
Natural Translation
Before we left, we first ate a delicious breakfast outside.
Literal Translation
Before we leave, eat first we of delicious breakfast outside.
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