kali
verb
LanguageIlocano (Philippines)
Meaning- to dig (to move hard-packed earth out of the way)
- to dig
- The action of breaking or moving hard-packed earth.
Masapul a kaliem ti daga tapno makapagmula ka.
You need to dig the soil so you can plant.
Part of speechverb
Usage noteTypically used when referring to digging through compacted soil or dirt.
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