Igat (en. Fish trap)

/iɡat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fishing equipment using nets or any tools used to capture fish.
They used a fish trap to catch a lot of fish in the river.
Gumamit sila ng igat upang makahuli ng maraming isda sa ilog.
A trap used to catch fish that stands in water.
The fish trap is made from branches and bamboo.
Ang igat ay ginawa mula sa mga sanga at kawayan.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

Catching fish using a trap
Method of catching fish by using a trap.
Paghuli ng isda gamit ang igat

Related Words

fishing rod
A tool or method for fishing, usually with bait.
pamingwit

Slang Meanings

Done with it ('Sawa' means tired but slangily means bored)
I'm igat with the same things we keep talking about.
Igat na ako sa mga same na pinag-uusapan natin.
Full up ('Puno' means full but can mean overwhelmed)
I'm igat with all the homework I have!
Igat na ako sa dami ng homework ko!