From root: ani
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
inani
i-na-NI
harvested
Present (Incomplete)
inaani
i-na-a-NI
harvesting
Future (Contemplated)
aanihin
a-a-ni-HIN
will harvest
Usage Note
Anihin is used when focusing on the specific crops or results being harvested, typically in the context of agriculture or gathering the fruits of one's labor. It often carries a metaphorical sense of reaping rewards or consequences based on previous actions.
Examples
" Anihin na natin ang mais. "
Natural Translation
Let's harvest the corn now.
Literal Translation
Harvest now we the corn.
" Kailangang anihin ang mga palay. "
Natural Translation
It is necessary to harvest the rice grains.
Literal Translation
Need harvest the plural rice-grain.
" Kung ano ang itinanim mo, siya ring aanihin mo, kaya mag-ingat ka sa iyong mga ginagawa. "
Natural Translation
What you plant is also what you will reap, so be careful with what you do.
Literal Translation
What the planted you, that also will-harvest you, so careful you in your doings.
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