Sakatihan (en. Plantation)
/sakaˈti.han/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An area where crops are planted, usually on a large scale.
The plantation of coconuts is larger than expected.
Ang sakatihan ng mga niyog ay mas malawak kaysa sa inaasahan.
A portion of land reserved for agriculture.
A plantation is needed to improve the family's harvest.
Kailangan ng sakatihan upang mapalago ang mga ani ng pamilya.
An establishment that processes raw materials from the farm.
The plantation has an associated factory for processing sugar.
Ang sakatihan ay may kasamang pabrika para sa pagproseso ng asukal.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'saka' meaning 'cultivation area' and 'tihan' indicating a location.
Common Phrases and Expressions
coffee plantation
An area where coffee is cultivated and grown.
sakatihan ng kape
Related Words
cultivation
Means ensuring that plants grow properly in their plantation.
saka
harvest
Products collected from the plantation after the harvest season.
ani
Slang Meanings
Slapping or engaging in physical confrontation.
They had a fight at the corner due to a misunderstanding.
Nagsakatihan sila sa kanto dahil sa hindi pagkakaintindihan.
Saying hurtful words or giving insults.
Stop the insults; let's just talk properly.
Huwag ka nang magsakatihan, mag-usap na lang tayo ng maayos.
A dispute that escalates into a physical fight.
Their argument might turn into a fight if they don't stop the reprimanding.
Baka magkatotoo ang sakatihan nila kung hindi sila titigil sa paninita.