From root: manok
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagmanok
nag-ma-NOK
raised chickens
Present (Incomplete)
nagmamanok
nag-ma-ma-NOK
raising chickens
Future (Contemplated)
magmamanok
mag-ma-ma-NOK
will raise chickens
Usage Note
Magmanok is used when referring to the activity of raising, farming, or tending to chickens, often as a livelihood or business. It is frequently used in agricultural contexts or when discussing poultry production.
Examples
" Gusto kong magmanok. "
Natural Translation
I want to raise chickens.
Literal Translation
Want I-link to-raise-chickens.
" Balak nilang magmanok sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
They plan to raise chickens in the province.
Literal Translation
Plan they to-raise-chickens in the province.
" Pagkatapos magretiro, nagmanok ang tatay ko sa probinsya para may pagkakaabalahan araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
After retiring, my father raised chickens in the province to have something to do every day.
Literal Translation
After retire, raised-chickens the father my in province to has occupation day-day.
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