Pakan (en. Feed)

ˈpa.kɐn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Food or sustenance for animals.

We bought feed for the chickens on the farm.

Bumili kami ng pakan para sa mga manok sa farm.

Any substance fed to animals or plants.

Good feed is important for the health of pets.

Mahalaga ang magandang pakan para sa kalusugan ng mga alaga.

Nutrient necessary for growth of livestock or crops.

The quality of feed affects the growth of animals.

Ang kalidad ng pakan ay nakakaapekto sa paglaki ng mga hayop.

Derived from the root word 'pak' meaning 'to feed'.

animal feed

Food or nourishment given to animals.

pakan ng mga hayop

plant feed

Nutrients given to plants.

pakan sa mga halaman

pets

Animals cared for by people in their households.

alagang hayop

agriculture

The science and art of cultivating soil and raising animals.

agrikultura

eat without restraint

He ate so much at the buffet, it’s like there’s no tomorrow!

Ang dami niyang pakan sa buffet, parang walang bukas!

delicious food

The food here in this place is so tasty!

Ang pakan dito sa kainan na 'to, sobrang malasa!

quick and grab-and-go food

Vendor: 'Go ahead, grab it if you want!'

Tindero: 'Sige lang, pakan na kung gusto mo!'