How to Say “Obtain” in Tagalog

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makuha
/maˈkuha/
To obtain in Tagalog is makuha.
The verb makuha means to get hold of, to gain possession of, to procure or to acquire something in any way.
Meaning: to get hold of, to gain possession of, to procure, to acquire, in any way (verb)

What does it mean word for word?

The word is composed of the prefix ma-, which indicates ability or the occurrence of an action and the root kuha, meaning to take or get.

Which one should you use?

While makuha is the standard form, makamit is used when the sense is achieving or attaining something through active effort. Mahagilap is used when the sense implies obtaining something that is particularly valuable or rare.

How does it change in a sentence?

Tagalog verbs change based on aspect. Use nakuha to indicate the completed aspect (obtained). Use makukuha to express the future tense or the potential to obtain something (will obtain / can be obtained). Use nakakuha to express that someone successfully managed to obtain something in the past (was able to obtain). Use makakakuha to express the ability or possibility of obtaining something in the future (will be able to obtain).

How do you pronounce it?

/maˈkuha/

Did you know?

  • The word makuha can be used in a superstitious context to describe someone who has 'obtained' a spirit or illness from a cursed place, known as na-kuha.
  • When someone is 'obtuse' or slow to understand, a speaker might say they are hindi makuha, literally meaning they cannot be 'obtained' or reached mentally.
  • In Tagalog, makuha can be used to mean 'to understand' or 'to catch the drift' of a joke or a lesson, similar to how English speakers say 'I get it'.

Examples in context

  • May mga bagay na mahirap makuha.
    Some things are difficult to obtain.
    This sentence shows how to describe things that are difficult to obtain using makuha.
    Tatoeba #11460052 by qwertzu, translation #8130560 by Ergulis
  • Madali siyang makuha.
    It was easy to obtain.
    This sentence shows how to describe something that was easy to obtain using makuha.
    Tatoeba #11460044 by qwertzu, translation #5008760 by CK
  • Mahirap itong makuha.
    This was difficult to obtain.
    This sentence shows how to describe something that was difficult to obtain using makuha.
    Tatoeba #11460046 by qwertzu, translation #10534889 by CK
  • Ang kahusayan ay makakamit sa pamamagitan ng dedikasyon at pagsisikap.
    Excellence can be obtained through dedication and hard work.
  • Ang tunay na kahalagahan ng buhay ay hindi madaling mahagilap.
    The true meaning of life is not easily obtainable.
  • Nag-aral ako nang mabuti upang makakuha ng mataas na marka.
    I studied hard in order to obtain a high grade.
  • 6 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Ricardo and Jasmine are talking about a limited edition book.

  1. Ricardo

    Saan mo balak makuha ang libro?
    Where do you plan to get the book?
  2. Jasmine

    Bibili ako sa isang online shop.
    I will buy it from an online shop.
  3. Ricardo

    Sigurado ka bang makuha mo iyon?
    Are you sure you can obtain that?
  4. Jasmine

    Oo, may stock pa sila ngayon.
    Yes, they still have stock today.

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