pagpapaamo
attempt to tame or domesticate
From root: amo
Usage Note
Pagpapaamo is the deliberate effort or process of making something or someone more docile. It is commonly used when discussing the training of pets or livestock.
Examples
" Mahirap ang pagpapaamo ng aso. "
Natural Translation
Taming a dog is difficult.
Literal Translation
Difficult the taming of dog.
" Ito ang aming pagpapaamo sa kabayo. "
Natural Translation
This is our attempt to tame the horse.
Literal Translation
This the our attempt-to-tame in horse.
" Ang pagpapaamo sa mga ligaw na hayop ay nangangailangan ng matinding pasensiya at maraming oras. "
Natural Translation
Taming wild animals requires great patience and many hours.
Literal Translation
The taming in the wild animals requires of intense patience and many hours.
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