From root: kita
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kumita
ku-mi-TA
earned
Present (Incomplete)
kumikita
ku-mi-ki-TA
earning
Future (Contemplated)
kikita
ki-ki-TA
will earn
Usage Note
Kumita is used when discussing earning money through work, business, or a specific venture. It is an actor-focus verb that highlights the person or entity successfully generating income or profit.
Examples
" Gusto kong kumita ng pera. "
Natural Translation
I want to earn money.
Literal Translation
Want I to-earn of money.
" Nagsikap siya para kumita ng pera. "
Natural Translation
He worked hard to earn money.
Literal Translation
Worked-hard he/she to earn of money.
" Nagtatrabaho siya ng dalawang shift araw-araw para kumita ng sapat na pambayad sa pag-aaral ng kapatid. "
Natural Translation
He works two shifts every day in order to earn enough to pay for his sibling's schooling.
Literal Translation
Works he of two shift day-day to earn of enough that payment for studying of sibling.
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