Makakita

to seeverb

Alternative meanings

to seento be able to seento catch sight ofnto perceive with the eyes

Pronunciation

mah-kah-KEE-tah

Root and affixes

Root: kita.

Variants or conjugations

nakita = saw / seennmakakita = to be able to seenkita = to see, but it can also mean we/us depending on contextntan-aw = to look, watch, or observentan-awa = look / watch

Related words and expressions

kitannakitantan-awntan-awanlooknwatch

Meaning and usage notes

“Makakita” is used for the ability or action of seeing. “Tan-aw” is closer to looking, watching, or observing. “Kita” needs context because it can also mean “we/us”.