Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Makahimo
capableadjective
- Alternative meanings
able; competent; able to do something; having the ability to accomplish something
- Pronunciation
mah-kah-HEE-moh
- Root and affixes
Comes from the root himo, to do or make, with maka-, marking ability or possibility to do something.
- Variants or conjugations
kaya; takos; may katakos
- Related words and expressions
himo = to do or make; mahimo = can be or possible; katakos = ability or capability; takos = competent or worthy
- Meaning and usage notes
Makahimo is used when someone is capable of doing something. Kaya is also common for can or able. Takos is closer to competent, qualified, or worthy depending on context.
abilityaptitudecapablecompetent
Makahimo siya sa trabaho.
He or she is capable of doing the work.
Makahimo ka niini kung mosulay ka.
You are capable of this if you try.