From root: kanin
Usage Note
Pakanin is a noun referring to the food supply intended for pets or farm animals.
Examples
" Wala nang pakanin ang manok. "
Natural Translation
The chickens have no more feed.
Literal Translation
None already feed the chicken.
" Bumili ako ng pakanin para sa mga hayop. "
Natural Translation
I bought feed for the animals.
Literal Translation
I bought animal feed for the animals.
" Tuwing umaga, inihahanda ng magsasaka ang pakanin para sa mga baka bago pa sumikat ang araw. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, the farmer prepares the feed for the cattle even before the sun rises.
Literal Translation
Every morning, prepares by-the farmer the feed for the cattle before yet rises the sun.
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