Patanim (en. Cultivation)
/paˈta.nim/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of growing plants and crops.
Cultivation is important in agriculture.
Ang patanim ay mahalaga sa agrikultura.
Refers to the activity of nurturing and caring for crops.
In cultivation, proper amounts of water and sunlight are needed.
Sa patanim, kailangan ang tamang halaga ng tubig at sikat ng araw.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tanim' meaning planting or cultivation.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to cultivate
the act of planting or growing crops.
magpatani
Related Words
crops
Plants that are grown like vegetables and fruits.
pananim
agriculture
The science and art of planting and caring for animals.
agrikultura
Slang Meanings
Like teasing or flirting.
Wow, the way he greeted me felt like just teasing.
Grabe, yung ginawa niyang pagbabatiin sa akin, parang patanim lang.
Opposite of 'planting', like pretending to have affection.
His calls are just teasing, he has no real intention.
Sobrang patanim lang ang mga tawag niya, wala naman talagang intensyon.