Tagalog Word of the Day
kumuha
/ku-MU-ha/ • verb — 3rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: to take; to get; to obtain; to fetch
Examples
- Kumuha ka ng payong bago lumabas.
(Take an umbrella before going out.) - Kumuha ako ng litrato ng tanawin kahapon.
(I took a photo of the view yesterday.) - Kumuha sila ng permiso mula sa opisina.
(They obtained permission from the office.)
Synonyms
- kunin
- magkuha
Kumuha is a common, everyday verb used when asking someone to fetch, get, or obtain something. Use it for physical actions (take/fetch an item) and for obtaining documents or approvals. For a simple command, say "Kumuha ka ng..."; for alternatives, "kunin" or the actor-focused "magkuha" are also used.
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