From root: ani
Usage Note
Tag-ani refers to the time of year when farmers gather their crops. This period is often a time of celebration in rural provinces.
Examples
" Masaya ang tag-ani sa amin. "
Natural Translation
Harvest season is happy where we are.
Literal Translation
Happy the harvest-season at ours.
" Dumating na ang panahon ng tag-ani. "
Natural Translation
The harvest season has arrived.
Literal Translation
Arrived now the time of harvest season.
" Tuwing tag-ani, nagtitipon ang buong baryo upang magdiwang at magpasalamat sa masaganang biyayang dulot ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
During every harvest season, the whole village gathers to celebrate and give thanks for the abundant blessings brought by the land.
Literal Translation
Every harvest-season, gathers the whole village to celebrate and give-thanks for the abundant blessing brought by the land.
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