From root: luwad
Usage Note
Maluwad describes soil or earth that has a high concentration of clay. It is a term frequently used in agricultural or geological discussions.
Examples
" Maluwad ang lupa rito. "
Natural Translation
The soil here is clayey.
Literal Translation
Clayey the soil here.
" Maluwad ang lupa sa hardin. "
Natural Translation
The soil in the garden is clayey.
Literal Translation
Clayey the soil in garden.
" Mahirap magtanim ng gulay sa maluwad na lupa kung hindi mo ito hahaluan ng buhangin at organikong abono. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to grow vegetables in clayey soil unless you mix in sand and organic fertilizer.
Literal Translation
Hard to-plant of vegetable in clayey soil if not you it mix-with of sand and organic fertilizer.
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