Tamnan (en. To plant)

tɑːm.nɑn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of placing seeds or plants in the ground to grow.
The farmers planted seedlings in their land.
Ang mga mangingisda ay nagtamnan ng mga punla sa kanilang lupain.
The process of nurturing plants through planting.
We need to plant the vegetables before the rainy season.
Kailangan nating tamnan ang mga gulay bago ang tag-ulan.
An action to initiate new life in the soil.
They decided to plant flowers in the yard.
Nagpasya silang tamnan ang bakuran ng mga bulaklak.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'tanong' related to farming and planting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plant of hope
the hope that springs from efforts or farming.
tamnan ng pag-asa

Related Words

harvest
The act of gathering the fruits from the plants that have been planted.
ani
soil
The piece of land in which the planting is carried out.
lupa

Slang Meanings

To plant seeds or seedlings in the ground.
Just plant it, it's easy to take care of that!
Tamnan mo na lang e, madali namang alagaan 'yan!
To start something, often with a positive connotation.
Plant your dreams now, you can achieve that!
Tamnan mo na ang mga pangarap mo, kaya mong makuha 'yan!
Another term for sowing an idea or belief.
Plant some good ideas in him, that will help!
Tamnan mo siya ng mga magandang ideya, makakatulong 'yan!