tanim
taním with stress marks
plant; seedling
Usage Note
Tanim refers to a plant, seedling, or crop that has been cultivated or placed in the ground. It is the root word for the common verb magtanim (to plant), which describes a fundamental activity in Filipino gardening and agriculture.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng iyong tanim. "
Natural Translation
Your plant is beautiful.
Literal Translation
The beauty of your plant.
" Ang dami ng aking tanim. "
Natural Translation
I have so many plants.
Literal Translation
The many of my plants.
" Tuwing umaga, dinidiligan ni Lola ang kanyang mga tanim sa bakuran bago siya magsimula ng iba pang gawain. "
Natural Translation
Every morning, Grandma waters her plants in the yard before she starts her other chores.
Literal Translation
Every morning, waters by-Grandma the her plants in yard before she starts of other still chore.
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