This word has many meanings. By itself, it could refer to a fish that’s been called “spotted scat” or “spadefish” in English.
It could be a formation of the word kita.
I like you.
Gusto kitang mahalin.
I want to love you.
Gusto kitang makita.
I want to see you.
Gusto kitang yakapin.
I want to hug you.
Gusto kitang ligawan.
I want to court / woo you.
Gusto kitang pakasalan.
I want to marry you.
The word kita can also mean “income.”
ang kitang natanggap ko noong Mayo
the income I received in May
ang kitang tressiyentos singkuwenta
an income of three hundred fifity
Another meaning for this word as a noun:
kitang: fishing line with many hooks
Ang kitang ay isang uri ng panghuhuli ng isda na ang kadalasang nahuhuli ay hito o dalag. Dito ay mayroong isang mahabang pisi na sa dulo ay may tinatawag na biwas o kaya’y taga o kawil. Ito ay nilalagyan ng paing bulati o palakang maliit na siyang kinakain ng mga hito o dalag.
