From root: kuha
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nakuha
na-KU-ha
was able to get
Present (Incomplete)
naukuha
na-u-KU-ha
being able to get
Future (Contemplated)
makuha
ma-KU-ha
will be able to get
Usage Note
Makuha indicates the successful acquisition of something, often used in "Nakuha ko na" (I got it).
Examples
" Nakuha ko na ang sulat. "
Natural Translation
I already got the letter.
Literal Translation
Got I already the letter.
" Nakita ko siyang makuha ang susi. "
Natural Translation
I saw him be able to get the key.
Literal Translation
Saw I him be-able-to-get the key.
" Hindi ko makuha ang tamang sagot kahit ilang beses kong basahin ang tanong. "
Natural Translation
I can't get the right answer no matter how many times I read the question.
Literal Translation
Not I can-get the right answer even how-many times I read the question.
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