Maghalaman (en. To plant)

maɡˈhalaman

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of planting plants or vegetables.
We planted vegetables in our yard.
Naghalaman kami ng mga gulay sa aming bakuran.
The process of caring for and growing plants.
It's important to plant properly to have a good harvest.
Mahalaga ang maghalaman ng maayos upang maging maganda ang ani.
The physical act of cultivating botanical organisms.
He has difficulty planting due to drought.
Nahihirapan siyang maghalaman dahil sa tagtuyot.

Etymology

root word: plant

Common Phrases and Expressions

to plant flowers
to plant flowers
maghalaman ng mga bulaklak
to plant fruits
to plant fruits
maghalaman ng mga prutas

Related Words

plant
An organism that grows in the ground, with roots, stems, and leaves.
halaman
planter
A person who cultivates or plants plants.
magtatanim

Slang Meanings

to cultivate plants
It's so much fun to garden in the backyard every morning.
Ang saya-saya maghalaman sa likod-bahay tuwing umaga.
to take care of the crops
Because she loves it so much, she often gardens in their town.
Dahil sobrang hilig niya, madalas siyang maghalaman sa kanilang bayan.
to be a plant enthusiast or hobbyist
Now, I'm going to garden to become a plant dad at the office.
Ngayon, maghalaman na ako para maging plantito sa opisina.