Kapitapitagan (en. Cultivation)
/kɑːpɪtɑːpɪtɑːɡɑn/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of growing or caring for plants or crops.
The cultivation of rice requires proper care.
Ang kapitapitagan ng mga palay ay nangangailangan ng wastong pangangalaga.
Planting things that can be beneficial in the future.
The cultivation of medicinal plants was strictly enforced in the village.
Mahigpit na ipinatupad ang kapitapitagan ng mga medicinal plants sa barangay.
Building genuine relationships with people through effort.
The cultivation in the community helped improve the relationships among residents.
Ang kapitapitagan sa komunidad ay nakatulong sa mas magandang relasyon ng mga residente.
Etymology
Sino-Tagalog origin, derived from the words 'kapita' and 'pagtaga'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cultivate together
Jointly taking care of or planting things.
magkapitapitagan
Related Words
planting
An action that refers to the process of putting seeds or seedlings into the ground.
pagtatanim
crops
Plants that are grown for food or other purposes.
pananim
Slang Meanings
Life-risking
Wow, he is really life-risking in taking care of his family.
Grabe, kapitapitagan na siya sa pag-aalaga sa kanyang pamilya kahit na buwis-buhay.
Who do you think you are?
He comes off as very impressive, but it still makes you wonder, 'Who do you think you are?'
Kapitapitagan ang dating niya, pero parang tanong pa rin, 'Sino ka ba?'
Stress reliever
Sometimes, people are really impressive on trips as a stress reliever.
Minsan, kapitapitagan ang mga tao sa mga trips para pampatanggal pagod.