From root: kita
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakita
na-KI-ta
saw something
Present (Incomplete)
nakikita
na-ki-KI-ta
seeing something
Future (Contemplated)
makikita
ma-ki-KI-ta
will see something
Usage Note
Makita is used when someone happens to see or find something, often implying an accidental or unintentional action rather than a deliberate look. It is the ability-focused counterpart to the more intentional verb 'tingnan'.
Examples
" Gusto kong makita ang bahay mo. "
Natural Translation
I want to see your house.
Literal Translation
Want by-me to-see the house your.
" Gusto kong makita ang dagat. "
Natural Translation
I want to see the sea.
Literal Translation
Want by-me see the sea.
" Sana makita mo ang ganda ng paglubog ng araw sa dalampasigan bago ka umuwi sa siyudad. "
Natural Translation
I hope you get to see the beauty of the sunset on the shore before you go home to the city.
Literal Translation
Hopefully see by-you the beauty of sinking of sun on-the shore before you go-home to-the city.
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