From root: kuha
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
kinuha
ki-NU-ha
took (it)
Present (Incomplete)
kinukuha
ki-nu-KU-ha
taking (it)
Future (Contemplated)
kukuhanin
ku-ku-ha-NIN
will take (it)
Usage Note
Kuhanin is the more formal version of "kunin." It focuses on the specific object being taken.
Examples
" Kuhanin mo ang baso sa mesa. "
Natural Translation
Take the glass from the table.
Literal Translation
Take you the glass on table.
" Ayaw kong kuhanin ang cellphone mo. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to take your cellphone.
Literal Translation
Dislike I take the cellphone your.
" Bago ka umalis, kuhanin mo muna ang mga papel na nasa ibabaw ng aking mesa. "
Natural Translation
Before you leave, first take the papers that are on top of my desk.
Literal Translation
Before you leave, take you first the plural paper that on-top of my desk.
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