Filipino · Common Verbs
makita
To see
Beginnerverb
Definition
To notice something with your eyes.
Example
Nakikita ko ang dagat mula sa bintana.
I can see the sea from the window.
Etymology
'Makita' comes from the root 'kita,' which means 'to see.' The prefix 'ma-' is a common feature in Tagalog verbs that indicates the ability to see.
How & Where It’s Used
'Makita' is used in both spoken and written forms, across various registers from informal to formal, and is understood throughout the Philippines.