From root: saka
Usage Note
Pagsasaka represents the activity, industry, or occupation of farming. It is a primary source of livelihood in most Philippine provinces.
Examples
" Maganda ang pagsasaka rito. "
Natural Translation
Farming is good here.
Literal Translation
Good the farming here.
" Mahirap ang pagsasaka sa probinsya. "
Natural Translation
Farming in the province is hard work.
Literal Translation
Difficult the farming at province.
" Dahil sa pabagu-bagong panahon, naging mas mahirap ang pagsasaka kaya marami ang lumipat sa ibang hanapbuhay. "
Natural Translation
Because of the changing weather, farming has become harder, so many have shifted to other livelihoods.
Literal Translation
Because of changeable weather, became more hard the farming so many the moved to other livelihood.
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