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    Ishay (en. Small fish)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of small fish commonly found in rivers and lakes.
    In hard times, sometimes what we eat is fish, even if it is small fish.
    Sa hirap ng buhay, minsang isda ang kinakain namin, kahit na ito ay ishay.
    A common name for small fish that are not very commercially valuable.
    The small fish are often caught by children by the lake.
    Ang mga ishay ay kadalasang nakukuha ng mga bata sa tabi ng lawa.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word derived from 'isda' (fish)

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Give me some small fish.
    Provide me with some small fish.
    Ishayin mo ako

    Related Words

    fish
    General term for aquatic animals with fins and gills.
    isda
    fishing
    Activity of catching fish, typically done in seas, rivers, and lakes.
    pangingisda

    Slang Meanings

    Full of life or energetic
    Wow, she's so happy, she's just so ishay!
    Grabe, ang saya saya niya, parang ang ishay lang!
    A happy person or friendly
    She's really the most ishay in the group, everyone relates to her.
    Siya talaga ang pinaka-ishy sa grupo, lahat nakaka-relate sa kanya.
    Cool or awesome
    Her new kicks are super ishay!
    Yung bagong kicks niya, sobrang ishay!