Maguyam (en. To plant or cultivate)
ma-guy-am
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An act that denotes planting or care for plants.
You will grow vegetables in the yard.
Maguyam ka ng mga gulay sa bakuran.
Action of care or planting to grow plants.
Farmers are giggling corn during the summer months.
Ang mga magsasaka ay nagguguyam ng mga mais sa mga buwan ng tag-init.
Making steps for improving hygiene and structure of plants.
We will scratch flowers for our garden.
Maguyam tayo ng mga bulaklak para sa ating hardin.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'guyam' which refers to one or more types of trees.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Plant properly
Value and care for plants and crops.
Maguyam nang maayos
Related Words
guyam
A type of tree used to showcase examples of plants that are cultivated.
guyam
garden
Place where plants are planted and nurtured.
taniman
Slang Meanings
In a bad state or financial trouble
The neighbor has so much debt, it seems like they're really in a bad spot.
Ang dami ng utang ng kapitbahay, parang maguyam na talaga.
Losing confidence
It seems like he’s really lost confidence in studying, doesn’t want to study anymore.
Parang maguyam na siya sa pag-aaral, ayaw na mag-aral.
Fallen or struggling in life
Even though he has fallen several times, he still doesn't give up, so he's not really in a bad place.
Kahit ilang ulit na siyang bumagsak, hindi pa rin siya sumusuko, kaya di siya maguyam.