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    Balisawsawin (en. To be caught (fish))

    /balisaˈsawɪn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of trapped or caught fish or animal from the water.
    The fish is difficult to catch in cold water.
    Ang balisawsawin ay mahirap hulihin sa malamig na tubig.
    verb
    The action of catching a fish.
    He needed to catch the fish for their dinner.
    Kinailangan niyang balisawsawin ang isda para sa kanilang hapunan.

    Etymology

    The word is derived from the combination of 'balisaw', which refers to a type of fish, and the suffix '-in' indicating an action or state related to it.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    catching fish
    The practice or action of catching fish.
    balisawsawin ang mga isda

    Related Words

    balisaw
    A type of fish commonly caught near the water.
    balisaw

    Slang Meanings

    To refer to someone who frequently interferes or expresses opinions on matters they are not involved in.
    Juan just balisawsawin the conversation about the basketball game even though he's not into it.
    Si Juan, binalisawsawin lang ang usapan tungkol sa laban ng basketball kahit hindi naman siya mahilig dito.
    A person who meddles in things that are not necessary.
    Why are you there? Don't be a balisawsawin, you have nothing to meddle with.
    Bakit ka nandiyan? Huwag kang maging binalisawsawin, wala kang dapat pakialaman.