From root: saka
Usage Note
Magsasaka refers to a person who cultivates land for a living. It is a very common term in the Philippines, reflecting the country's agricultural heritage.
Examples
" Magsasaka ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is a farmer.
Literal Translation
Farmer the grandfather my.
" Ang magsasaka ay nagtatanim ng palay. "
Natural Translation
The farmer is planting rice.
Literal Translation
The farmer is planting of rice.
" Maaga pang gumigising ang mga magsasaka upang asikasuhin ang bukid bago pa man sumikat ang araw. "
Natural Translation
The farmers wake up early to tend to the fields even before the sun rises.
Literal Translation
Early still wake the farmers to tend-to the field before even shine the sun.
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