From root: tanim
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagtanim
nag-ta-NIM
planted
Present (Incomplete)
nagtatanim
nag-ta-ta-NIM
planting
Future (Contemplated)
magtatanim
mag-ta-ta-NIM
will plant
Usage Note
Magtanim is used when someone is planting seeds or seedlings, commonly associated with both agricultural livelihood and home gardening. It is also frequently used figuratively in the phrase 'magtanim ng galit' to describe harboring or nursing a grudge against someone.
Examples
" Magtanim tayo ng puno. "
Natural Translation
Let's plant a tree.
Literal Translation
Plant we of tree.
" Mahilig akong magtanim ng gulay. "
Natural Translation
I love to plant vegetables.
Literal Translation
Fond I to plant of vegetables.
" Sa halip na magtanim ng galit sa nanloko sa iyo, mas mabuting kalimutan na lamang ang nangyari at magpatuloy. "
Natural Translation
Instead of nursing a grudge against the one who deceived you, it is better to just forget what happened and move on.
Literal Translation
Instead of plant of anger at deceived to you, more good forget just the happened and continue.
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