FOOD & DRINK

makan

food

nounFood & Drink
ILOCANO TO ENGLISH

What does makan mean in Ilocano?

makan is an Ilocano noun meaning “food.” Pair the translation with the related food & drink words below to build a stronger vocabulary cluster.

In the SpeakMore Ilocano dictionary, makan is glossed as food. Meaning can shift with region, grammar, and context.

ENGLISH TO ILOCANO

How do you say “food” in Ilocano?

makan

To say “food” in Ilocano, use makan.

COMMON QUESTIONS

makan FAQ

What does makan mean in Ilocano?

makan means “food” in Ilocano. It is listed as a noun in the Food & Drink topic cluster.

How do you say “food” in Ilocano?

“food” in Ilocano is makan. Use this page as a quick reference, then practise the word in short sentences and real conversation.

Is makan Ilocano or Tagalog?

makan is an Ilocano word. Ilocano (Ilokano) is a distinct language of Northern Luzon, separate from Tagalog and from Visayan languages such as Cebuano Bisaya.