From root: dilig
Usage Note
Pagdidilig is the noun form describing the process or routine of watering plants.
Examples
" Tapos na ang pagdidilig. "
Natural Translation
The watering is done.
Literal Translation
Done already the act-of-watering.
" Kailangan ang pagdidilig araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
Watering is needed every day.
Literal Translation
Need the act-of-watering day-day.
" Tuwing umaga bago pumasok sa trabaho, hindi nakakalimot ang lola sa maingat na pagdidilig ng kaniyang mga halaman. "
Natural Translation
Every morning before going to work, grandmother never forgets the careful watering of her plants.
Literal Translation
Every morning before enter to work, not forgetting the grandmother on careful act-of-watering of her plants.
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