Usage Note
Ani refers to the crops gathered during a harvest and is a central term in agricultural Filipino life. Figuratively, it is frequently used to describe the rewards or 'fruits' earned through one's hard work and perseverance.
Examples
" Maganda ang ani natin. "
Natural Translation
Our harvest is good.
Literal Translation
Good the harvest ours.
" Marami ang ani ngayong taon. "
Natural Translation
The harvest is plentiful this year.
Literal Translation
Plenty the harvest this year.
" Dahil sa masaganang ani ngayong taon, naipagdiwang ng mga magsasaka ang kanilang pinaghirapan sa buong panahon. "
Natural Translation
Because of the bountiful harvest this year, the farmers celebrated all that they had worked hard for throughout the season.
Literal Translation
Because of bountiful harvest this year, was-celebrated of the farmers the their toiled-for in whole season.
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