From root: hayop
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naghayop
nag-HA-yop
raised animals
Present (Incomplete)
naghahayop
nag-HA-ha-yop
raising animals
Future (Contemplated)
maghahayop
mag-HA-ha-yop
will raise animals
Usage Note
Maghayop is used when discussing the practice of raising or breeding livestock, particularly as a livelihood or agricultural activity. It is less frequently heard in casual conversation than the more general phrase 'mag-alaga ng hayop'.
Examples
" Naghahayop sila sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
They raise animals on the farm.
Literal Translation
Raising-animals they on farm.
" Nais nilang maghayop sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
They want to raise animals in the province.
Literal Translation
Want they to-raise-animals in province.
" Kung magsisipag silang maghayop at magtanim, sapat na ang kita para sa buong pamilya sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
If they work hard at raising livestock and farming, the income will be enough for the whole family in the province.
Literal Translation
If will-be-diligent they to-raise-animals and to-plant, enough already the income for whole family in province.
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