From root: pakwan
Usage Note
Pakwanan refers to a place where watermelons are grown or a stall specifically selling them. It is frequently seen in agricultural provinces like Pangasinan or Nueva Ecija.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa pakwanan. "
Natural Translation
We went to the watermelon field.
Literal Translation
Went we to watermelon-field.
" Malalaki ang bunga sa pakwanan. "
Natural Translation
The fruits in the watermelon field are big.
Literal Translation
Big the fruit in watermelon-field.
" Tuwing tag-init, abala ang buong pamilya sa pag-aani ng bunga sa kanilang malawak na pakwanan. "
Natural Translation
Every summer, the whole family is busy harvesting the fruit in their wide watermelon field.
Literal Translation
Every summer, busy the whole family in harvesting of fruit in their wide watermelon-field.
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