From root: saka
Usage Note
Kasaka refers to a partner or a companion in farming tasks. It implies a shared responsibility or partnership in cultivating a specific plot of land.
Examples
" Kaibigan ko ang kasaka ko. "
Natural Translation
My co-farmer is my friend.
Literal Translation
Friend my the co-farmer my.
" Nakipagkita siya sa kanyang kasaka. "
Natural Translation
He met with his co-farmer.
Literal Translation
Met he with his co-farmer.
" Tinulungan ako ng aking kasaka sa pag-aani nang malaman niyang hindi ko kakayanin ang lupa nang nag-iisa. "
Natural Translation
My co-farmer helped me with the harvest when he learned that I could not manage the land on my own.
Literal Translation
Helped me by the my co-farmer in harvesting when learned he that not I can-manage the land while alone.
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