Tanim (en. Planting)
/ˈta.nim/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An object placed in the soil to grow.
The plants in the garden provide beauty and color.
Ang mga tanim sa hardin ay nagbibigay ng ganda at kulay.
Forms of plants that are cultivated for food or enjoyment.
Farmers have various crops in their fields.
May iba’t-ibang tanim ang mga magsasaka sa kanilang bukirin.
verb
To perform the action of transferring a seed or plant to the soil.
You need to plant before it rains.
Kailangan mong tanim bago umulan.
To sow seeds or seedlings in the ground.
They decided to plant new flowers in their garden.
Nagpasya silang tanim ng mga bagong bulaklak sa kanilang hardin.
Etymology
Ang salitang 'tanim' ay nagmula sa ugat ng wika ng mga katutubong Pilipino.
Common Phrases and Expressions
planting a smile
Having a beautiful smile that brings happiness.
tanim ng ngiti
Related Words
seed
The part of a plant used for planting.
buto
garden
A place where there are plants and flowers.
hardin
Slang Meanings
Planting or spreading ideas or information.
It's like planting; the gossip spreads right away.
Parang tanim lang yan, dala-dala na agad ang chismis.
Having a secret goal or plan.
Don't agree, he might have something planned in his mind.
Huwag kang papayag, baka may tanim siya sa isip niya.