Magdawit (en. To fish)
/mag'dawit/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to catch fish.
Let's fish for some fish in the lake later.
Magdawit tayo ng mga isda sa lawa mamaya.
An action emphasizing the process of fishing.
We need to fish properly so as not to waste time.
Kailangan magdawit ng maayos upang hindi masayang ang oras.
Describes the activity of catching seafood or fish.
Fishing in the ocean is one of the traditions of fishermen.
Ang magdawit sa karagatan ay isa sa mga tradisyon ng mga mangingisda.
Etymology
It comes from the root word 'dawit' which means 'to catch fish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
catching fish
activity of catching fish from water.
magdawit ng isda
fishing in the river
fishing in the river.
magdawit sa ilog
Related Words
fishing
The process of catching fish from water.
pangingisda
fisherman
A person who catches or collects fish.
mangingisda
Slang Meanings
Yes, you can still do it!
Keep fighting in this battle! You can do it!
Magdawit ka pa sa laban na 'to! Kaya mo 'yan!
Just keep fighting!
Alright, let's keep pushing! Let’s not give up!
Sige, magdawit tayo! Huwag tayong susuko!
Just keep going!
Let’s keep going no matter what happens!
Magdawit tayo kahit anong mangyari!