From root: ani
Usage Note
Pag-aani describes the actual process or method of gathering mature crops. It is a labor-intensive activity that usually involves many workers.
Examples
" Tapos na ang pag-aani. "
Natural Translation
The harvesting is finished.
Literal Translation
Finished already the act-of-harvesting.
" Nagsimula na ang pag-aani ng palay. "
Natural Translation
The harvesting of rice has already started.
Literal Translation
Started already the act of harvesting of rice.
" Bago magsimula ang pag-aani ng palay, nagtitipon muna ang buong pamilya upang magbahagi ng tungkulin sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
Before the rice harvesting begins, the whole family gathers first to divide the duties in the field.
Literal Translation
Before begin the act-of-harvesting of rice, gathers first the whole family so-that share of duty in field.
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