From root: hardin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghardin
nag-har-DIN
gardened
Present (Incomplete)
naghahardin
nag-ha-har-DIN
is gardening
Future (Contemplated)
maghahardin
mag-ha-har-DIN
will garden
Usage Note
Maghardin is used when engaging in gardening activities as a hobby or domestic chore, typically involving the maintenance of ornamental plants or a backyard space. It distinguishes leisure gardening from large-scale agricultural farming or commercial planting.
Examples
" Gusto kong maghardin ngayon. "
Natural Translation
I want to garden today.
Literal Translation
Want I to-garden today.
" Mahilig si nanay maghardin tuwing umaga. "
Natural Translation
My mother loves to garden every morning.
Literal Translation
Fond mother to garden every morning.
" Tuwing katapusan ng linggo ay naghahardin kami ni Lola para mapaganda ang likuran ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Every weekend Grandma and I garden to make the backyard look nice.
Literal Translation
Every end of week garden we and Grandma to make-beautiful the back of house.
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