Palayan (en. Rice field)
pa-la-yan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A land cultivated for rice planting.
The rice fields in our town are full of young seedlings.
Ang mga palayan sa bayan namin ay puno ng mga batang binhi.
Wet land that can become a planting area for agricultural products.
They are trying to replace the rice fields with new technologies.
Sinusubukan nilang palitan ang mga palayan ng mga bagong teknolohiya.
A space in the farm designated for rice harvest.
Rice fields are usually harvested during the harvest season.
Ang mga palayan ay kadalasang naaani tuwing tag-ani.
Etymology
from the root word 'palay' meaning 'rice grain'
Common Phrases and Expressions
field of dreams
Place that becomes the source of aspirations and hopes.
palayan ng pangarap
Related Words
unhusked rice
Main agricultural product cultivated in rice fields.
palay
farmer
A person who plants and harvests in rice fields.
magsasaka
Slang Meanings
Farming or plantation
Here in our area, the rice fields are full of tall rice plants.
Dito sa amin, ang palayan ay puno ng matataas na bigas.
Life of farmers
I hope the struggles of life on the farms are recognized today.
Sana'y mapansin ang hirap ng buhay sa palayan ngayon.
Place where crops are planted
Our rice field is a big help to our livelihood.
Ang palayan namin ay malaking tulong sa aming kabuhayan.