Also means
Kíta can also mean 'visible' or 'seen' as in 'nakita' (was seen/found) depending on context and word form.
Usage Note
Kíta as income or earnings is used in formal and everyday contexts to refer to money earned from work or business. It appears in phrases like 'kita-kita' (profit-sharing) and official documents discussing wages. It is distinct from 'kitá' (I-you pronoun) by stress placement.
Examples
" Maliit ang kíta ko. "
Natural Translation
My income is small.
Literal Translation
Small the income my.
" Malaki ang kíta niya sa tindahan. "
Natural Translation
His/Her income from the store is big.
Literal Translation
Big the income his/her at-the store.
" Kahit maliit lang ang kíta namin sa maliit na tindahan, sapat na ito para mapag-aral ang mga anak. "
Natural Translation
Even though our income from the small store is modest, it is enough to send the children to school.
Literal Translation
Even small only the income our at-the small store, enough already it to send-to-school the children.
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