kunin

Alternative forms

• conin — obsolete, Spanish-based spelling
• kuhain
• kuhanin

Etymology

From a syncopic form of kuhanin, from kuha +‎ -nin.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /ˈkunin/ [ˈkuː.n̪ɪn̪]
• Rhymes: -unin
• Syllabification: ku‧nin

Verb

kunin (complete kinuha, progressive kinukuha, contemplative kukunin, Baybayin spelling ᜃᜓᜈᜒᜈ᜔)

1. to take something by the hand; to fetch; to grab

   Synonyms: abutin, damputin, pulutin, dukwangin

   Kinuha niya ang bag ko.

   He took my bag.

   Kinuha niya ang balde ng tubig.

   He took the pail of water.

   Kinuha niya ang kamay ko.

   He grabbed my hand.

2. to take (a subject, course, or program)

   Synonym: pag-aralan

3. to get; to accept (an object being given)

   Synonym: tanggapin