From root: ani
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
umani
u-MA-ni
harvested
Present (Incomplete)
umaani
u-ma-A-ni
harvesting
Future (Contemplated)
aani
a-A-ni
will harvest
Usage Note
Umani is used when referring to the act of harvesting crops, but it is also frequently used metaphorically to mean reaping rewards, praise, or criticism resulting from one's actions.
Examples
" Pupunta kaming umani ng mais. "
Natural Translation
We will go harvest corn.
Literal Translation
Will-go we to-harvest of corn.
" Oras na para umani ng palay. "
Natural Translation
It is time to harvest the rice.
Literal Translation
Time already to harvest of rice.
" Dahil sa sipag at tiyaga, umani ng papuri ang mga magsasaka pagkatapos ng masaganang ani. "
Natural Translation
Because of their hard work and perseverance, the farmers reaped praise after the bountiful harvest.
Literal Translation
Because of diligence and perseverance, harvested of praise the plural farmer after of bountiful harvest.
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