From root: tanim
Usage Note
Pagtatanim describes the act or method of planting seeds or seedlings.
Examples
" Masaya ang pagtatanim ng gulay. "
Natural Translation
Planting vegetables is fun.
Literal Translation
Happy the planting of vegetable.
" Kailangan ng pasensya sa pagtatanim. "
Natural Translation
You need patience in planting.
Literal Translation
Need of patience in the act of planting.
" Bago magsimula ang pagtatanim ng palay, inihahanda muna ng mga magsasaka ang lupa sa pamamagitan ng pag-aararo. "
Natural Translation
Before the planting of rice begins, the farmers first prepare the soil by plowing.
Literal Translation
Before begin the planting of rice, prepare first by-the plural farmer the soil through of plowing.
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