Kalaykay (en. Cultivation)
/kaˈlaɪkaɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of planting in the soil where plants are cared for and their growth is enhanced.
Cultivation is essential for a bountiful harvest.
Ang kalaykay ay mahalaga sa masaganang ani.
The process of caring for plants from farming to harvesting.
We must follow the proper cultivation methods to ensure our farm's success.
Dapat nating sundin ang tamang kalaykay upang maging matagumpay ang ating taniman.
An agricultural activity focused on improving the soil and growing crops.
Modern technologies in cultivation assist farmers.
Ang mga makabagong teknolohiya sa kalaykay ay tumutulong sa mga magsasaka.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'laykay' which means nurturing or arranging.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cultivation of soil
The process of preparing and enhancing the soil for planting.
kalaykay ng lupa
diligent cultivation
The hardworking care and attention towards plants.
masigasig na kalaykay
Related Words
harvest
The produce collected from cultivation.
ani
crop
Plants grown for harvest.
pananim
Slang Meanings
Every once in a while, like a diligence or eagerness at work.
He did a kalaykay on his homework before sleeping.
Gumawa siya ng kalaykay sa kanyang mga takdang-aralin bago matulog.
A slang term for situations that are chaotic or full of mess.
Their party was a kalaykay, almost everyone was fighting.
Ang party nila ay kalaykay, halos lahat ay nag-aaway.
Like a random action with no direction.
He asked a question, but his answer was just kalaykay.
Nagtanong siya, pero ang sagot niya ay kalaykay lang.