From root: patatas
Usage Note
Patatasan refers to a plot of land where potatoes are cultivated. It can also refer to a specific container or storage area designated for potatoes.
Examples
" Malaki ang patatasan ni Lolo. "
Natural Translation
Grandpa's potato field is big.
Literal Translation
Big the potato-field of Grandpa.
" Ang patatasan ay nasa gilid ng bundok. "
Natural Translation
The potato field is on the side of the mountain.
Literal Translation
The potato-field is at side of mountain.
" Bago dumating ang tag-ulan, inaararo muna ng mga magsasaka ang patatasan upang maging handa ang lupa sa pagtatanim. "
Natural Translation
Before the rainy season arrives, the farmers first plow the potato field so the soil is ready for planting.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the rainy-season, plow first by-the farmers the potato-field so become ready the soil for planting.
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