hukata — meaning in English

English meaning

• misplace verb To lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.
• waste noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.

Senses

hukata is used for these senses in English:

• misplace (transitive) To put something somewhere and then forget its location; to mislay.
• waste (transitive) To wear away by degrees; to impair gradually; to deteriorate; to diminish by constant loss; to use up; to consume; to spend; to wear out.

misplace — full definition

1. verb To lose track of something by forgetting where it was put.
2. verb To direct trust, effort, or feelings toward something undeserving.

waste — full definition

1. noun Material that is no longer wanted or useful; rubbish.
2. noun The act of using something carelessly or without getting proper value from it.
3. verb To use something carelessly or fail to make good use of it.
4. adjective Not used, cultivated, or wanted; discarded or barren.

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