From root: kain
Usage Note
Mapagkain is used to describe a person who has a habit or strong love for eating frequently.
Examples
" Mapagkain ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child loves to eat.
Literal Translation
Fond-of-eating the child.
" Ang aso namin ay mapagkain. "
Natural Translation
Our dog is fond of eating.
Literal Translation
The dog our is fond-of-eating.
" Bagaman mapagkain siya, hindi siya tumataba dahil palagi siyang nag-eehersisyo tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
Although he loves to eat, he doesn't gain weight because he always exercises every morning.
Literal Translation
Although fond-of-eating he, not he gets-fat because always he exercising every morning.
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