From root: kanin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagkanin
nag-KA-nin
ate rice
Present (Incomplete)
nagkakanin
nag-ka-KA-nin
eating rice
Future (Contemplated)
magkakanin
mag-ka-KA-nin
will eat rice
Usage Note
Magkanin is typically used when specifying rice as the main starch for a meal, often heard in casual dining or when ordering food. It emphasizes the act of consuming rice specifically, reflecting the staple's central role in Filipino cuisine.
Examples
" Gusto kong magkanin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want to eat rice now.
Literal Translation
Want I eat-rice now.
" Kailangan nating magkanin para lumakas. "
Natural Translation
We need to eat rice to get strong.
Literal Translation
Need we to eat rice to get strong.
" Kahit busog na ako sa ulam, hindi pa rin ako mabubusog kung hindi ako magkakanin. "
Natural Translation
Even if I'm already full from the viand, I still won't feel full unless I eat rice.
Literal Translation
Even full already I from viand, not yet also I will-be-full if not I will-eat-rice.
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