From root: ani
Usage Note
Paani refers to the arrangement or commission of someone to do the harvesting. It is often used in agricultural labor discussions.
Examples
" Tapos na ang paani. "
Natural Translation
The harvesting commission is done.
Literal Translation
Done already the harvesting-request.
" Malaki ang paani ngayon. "
Natural Translation
The harvesting commission is big now.
Literal Translation
Big the harvesting-request now.
" Maganda ang kita sa paani ngayong taon dahil masagana ang ani sa palayan. "
Natural Translation
The earnings from the harvesting commission are good this year because the harvest in the rice fields is plentiful.
Literal Translation
Good the earnings in harvesting-request this year because abundant the harvest in rice-field.
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