Pagpapalahi (en. Breeding)

pag-papa-la-hi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of identifying the breed or type of an animal or plant through breeding.
The breeding of animals is important for improving breeds.
Ang pagpapalahi ng mga hayop ay mahalaga para sa pagpapabuti ng mga lahi.
The activity of enhancing specific traits through systematic selection.
Breeding can be performed on animals and plants for better outcomes.
Ang pagpapalahi ay maaaring isagawa sa mga hayop at halaman para sa mas magandang resulta.
A way of producing more human-desired products in agriculture.
Through breeding, they created a new variety of corn that is more nutritious.
Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalahi, nakalikha sila ng bagong uri ng mais na mas masustansya.

Etymology

Root word: Lahi

Common Phrases and Expressions

animal breeding
The process of mating animals to achieve desired traits.
pagpapalahi ng hayop
plant breeding
The process of mating plants to achieve desired traits.
pagpapalahi ng halaman

Related Words

gardening
The cultivation or care of plants for food or other uses.
paghahalaman
selection
The process of choosing the best traits or types in breeding.
pagpili

Slang Meanings

breeding animals, especially in creating breeds
In breeding dogs, you should be diligent in studying genetics.
Sa pagpapalahi ng mga aso, dapat masipag kang mag-aral tungkol sa genetics.
conducting experiments to achieve the best breed
I've been breeding birds for over a year to get the right color.
Mahigit isang taon na akong nagpapalahi ng mga ibon para makuha ang tamang kulay.
creating new types or breeds from existing ones
Plant breeding is a fun project in our community.
Ang pagpapalahi ng halaman ay isang masayang proyekto sa aming barangay.