Itanim (en. To plant)
i-ta-nim
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To place seeds or grains in the ground so they will grow.
It's a good idea to plant vegetables in the garden this summer.
Magandang ideya na itanim ang mga gulay sa bakuran ngayong tag-init.
Fostering or caring for plants from the start of their life.
Proper care is needed after planting the trees.
Kailangan ng tamang pag-aalaga pagkatapos itanim ang mga puno.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to plant the seeds
Putting the seeds in the ground for them to grow.
itanim ang mga buto
Related Words
plant
The act of placing seeds or grains that results in the growth of plants.
tanim
Slang Meanings
Take me
Just take me to school later, okay? Let's plant that in our conversation.
Ihatid mo na lang ako mamaya sa school, ha? Itanim natin 'yan sa usapan natin.
To plant lies
He doesn't trust his friends because he plants lies.
Wala siyang tiwala sa mga kaibigan niya, kasi nagtatanim siya ng kasinungalingan.
To anticipate
You might plant an idea again that has no basis.
Baka magtanim ka na naman ng ideya na wala namang basehan.
To harbor anger
It's exhausting to harbor anger, it's better to just forget.
Nakakapagod magtanim ng galit, mas mabuti pang kalimutan na lang.