Pastol (en. Pastoral)
/pas'tol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of life related to the care of animals or farming.
Their family is known for their pastoral lifestyle as shepherds.
Ang kanilang pamilya ay kilala sa kanilang pasulong na pamumuhay bilang mga pastol.
The activity of raising animals on pastures.
In summer, they bring their sheep to the pasture.
Sa tag-init, nagdadala sila ng kanilang mga tupa sa pastulan.
An area or region used for raising animals.
The vast pasture provides enough food for their cattle.
Ang malawak na pastol ay nagbibigay ng sapat na pagkain para sa kanilang mga baka.
Etymology
From the Spanish word 'pasto', meaning 'grass' or 'pasture'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to pasture
To care for or manage animals in the pasture.
magpastol
Related Words
farmer
A person who cultivates land for crops.
magsasaka
animal
Any living creature that is not a plant.
hayop
Slang Meanings
very cheerful or happy
Wow, you're so pastol at the party! Always smiling!
Grabe, ang pastol mo ngayon sa party! Laging nangngingiti!
full of stories or gossip
How are you? You have a lot of pastol stories, huh?
Kumusta na? Ang dami mong pastol na kwento ah!
noisy, lively
Wow, the band is so pastol, it's so loud!
Aba, pastol na pastol ang banda, ang ingay!