Pasakan (en. To plant)

/pɐsɐkɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of inserting or planting seeds or plants in the soil.
You should plant corn in the soil for the next season.
Pasakan mo ang lupa ng mais para sa susunod na panahon.
Placing items similar to soil or other media.
He planted the pots of flowers in his garden.
Pinasukan niya ang mga paso ng mga bulaklak sa kanyang hardin.

Etymology

Currently, derived from the root word 'saka' meaning farming or agriculture.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Planting seeds
Planting seeds in the soil.
Pasakan ng mga buto

Related Words

planting
The process of inserting plants or seeds into the soil.
pagtatanim
seed
The part of a plant used to produce new roots or plants through planting.
buto

Slang Meanings

Kissing up or sucking up to someone, often to gain favor or money.
Don't suck up too much to the boss, or he might think you can't do your job.
Wag ka masyadong magpasakan kay boss, kasi baka isipin niyang hindi ka marunong magtrabaho.
Teasing or joking with someone relating to money or wealth.
You're so rich, it's like you always have people sucking up to you!
Ang yaman mo, parang lagi kang pasakan sa mga tao!