Magbaklad (en. To set up a fish trap)

mag-bak-lad

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of setting up a trap to catch fish.
He set up a fish trap by the river to catch fish.
Nagbaklad siya sa tabi ng ilog para makahuli ng isda.
A fishing method using a trap as the catch.
Fishermen use setting up traps as a fishing method.
Ginagamit ng mga mangingisda ang magbaklad bilang paraan ng pangingisda.
The act of organizing a strategy for fishing.
He needs to set up his trap properly to catch more fish.
Kailangan niyang magbaklad ng maayos upang makakuha ng mas maraming huli.

Etymology

Root word: 'baklad'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's set up the trap later.
Prepare the gear for fishing.
Magbaklad tayo mamaya.

Related Words

trap
A type of fish-catching device commonly used in rivers and lakes.
baklad
fishing
The act of catching fish from bodies of water.
pangingisda

Slang Meanings

to hold a party or gathering
Let's magbaklad at home tomorrow for Mark's birthday!
Magbaklad tayo sa bahay bukas para sa birthday ni Mark!
to host or organize an event
Who will magbaklad this event?
Sino ang magbabaklad ng event na ito?
to gather or get together
Let's magbaklad later, it’s like a reunion too!
Magbaklad tayo mamaya, parang reunion na rin!