Magdaong (en. To row)

/mɑɡˈdɑoŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of maneuvering or moving a boat in water.
You need to dock on the shore before the passengers board.
Kailangan mong magdaong sa baybayin bago sumakay ang mga pasahero.
The action of the hand in the use of oars to lift or push the boat.
We've been there for a long time, so I'm tired.
Matagal na tayong nagdaong, kaya't pagod na ako.
Moving from one place to another place using the boat.
Because of the bad weather, we couldn't go.
Dahil sa masamang panahon, hindi kami makapagdaong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to dock at the port
The docking of the boat at a pier or docking area.
magdaong sa pantalan

Related Words

boat
A watercraft or vehicle used for transportation.
daong
boatman
A person skilled in maneuvering a boat in water.
majaman

Slang Meanings

To eat something delicious
Wow, our food trip was awesome, we really ate well!
Grabe, ang sarap ng food trip natin, magdaong talaga!
To enjoy or to relax
Come on, let's chill at the beach later!
Tara na, magdaong tayo sa beach mamaya!