From root: tanim
Usage Note
Tagatanim is the person whose role or task is to perform the planting.
Examples
" Masipag ang tagatanim. "
Natural Translation
The planter is diligent.
Literal Translation
Diligent the planter.
" Masipag ang bawat tagatanim dito. "
Natural Translation
Every planter here is diligent.
Literal Translation
Diligent the every planter here.
" Maaga pang gumigising ang bawat tagatanim sa bukid upang matapos ang gawain bago pa man sumikat nang husto ang araw. "
Natural Translation
Every planter in the field wakes up early so that they can finish the work even before the sun fully rises.
Literal Translation
Early still waking the every planter in field so-that finish the task even before rises fully the sun.
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