Filipino · Common Verbs

matuto

To learn

Beginnerverb

Definition

To gain knowledge or skill.

Example

Isang taon na akong natututo ng Tagalog.

I have been learning Tagalog for a year.

Etymology

'Matuto' is derived from the root word 'tuto,' which means 'to learn.' The prefix 'ma-' implies the act of acquiring knowledge or skills.

How & Where It’s Used

'Matuto' is commonly used in educational settings, both formally and informally, often in discussions relating to learning experiences.

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