From root: pato
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpato
nag-pa-TO
raised ducks
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapato
nag-pa-pa-TO
raising ducks
Future (Contemplated)
magpapato
mag-pa-pa-TO
will raise ducks
Usage Note
Magpato is used when referring to the livelihood or hobby of raising ducks, particularly for producing eggs or meat in agricultural settings. It is a specific term often heard in rural provinces where duck farming is a common source of income.
Examples
" Gusto naming magpato sa bukid. "
Natural Translation
We want to raise ducks on the farm.
Literal Translation
Want we raise-ducks on farm.
" Mahirap magpato ng marami. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to raise many ducks.
Literal Translation
Difficult to-raise-ducks of many.
" Nagsimula silang magpato sa probinsya dahil mas mataas ang kita mula sa mga itlog kaysa sa pagtatanim ng palay. "
Natural Translation
They started raising ducks in the province because the income from eggs is higher than from planting rice.
Literal Translation
Started they raise-ducks in province because more high the income from the eggs than from planting of rice.
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