Makatanim (en. To plant)

/makataním/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action of planting plants or seeds in the ground.
He wants to plant new and fruitful trees.
Nais niya makatanim ng bago at masaganang mga punong prutas.
Action of taking care of the planted plants.
It's important to plant and care for the garden plants.
Mahalaga ang makatanim at alagaan ang mga tanim sa hardin.
Putting seeds or seedlings in the ground to grow.
Next week we will plant vegetables in our yard.
Sa susunod na linggo ay makatanim na kami ng mga gulay sa aming bakuran.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Planting for abundance
Planting that brings prosperity.
Makatanim ng masagana
Planting flowers
Harvesting flowers from the planted ones.
Makatanim ng mga bulaklak

Related Words

plants
Refers to the plants or seeds that have been planted.
tanima
garden
A place where plants can be planted.
hardin

Slang Meanings

To plant or to cultivate, often used to mean to slack off or avoid studying.
I don't want to study anymore; I just want to slack off!
Ayaw ko na mag-aral, gusto ko na lang makatanim!
To make a sudden or unusual move, often used in a comedic or awkward context.
He pulled a weird move in front of his crush, it was so awkward!
Nagmakatanim siya sa harap ng crush niya, ang weird!
To be very relaxed or casual, as if just hanging out.
Why are you so relaxed? You look like you're just chilling there.
Bakit ka sobrang nakaka-relax? Parang nakatanim ka lang diyan ah.