From root: ani
Usage Note
Taga-ani is the term used for individuals whose job or role is to harvest the plants. They are essential during the peak seasons in rice fields.
Examples
" Taga-ani siya ng palay. "
Natural Translation
He is a rice harvester.
Literal Translation
Harvester-person he of rice.
" Maraming taga-ani sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
There are many harvesters in the province.
Literal Translation
Many harvester-person in province.
" Tuwing tag-ulan, kulang ang mga taga-ani kaya napipilitan ang mga magsasaka na umupa ng dagdag na manggagawa. "
Natural Translation
During the rainy season, harvesters are in short supply, so farmers are forced to hire extra workers.
Literal Translation
Every rainy-season, lacking the harvesters so forced the farmers to hire of extra workers.
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