Magiisda (en. To fish)

ma-gi-is-da

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act or action that indicates catching fish from the water.
They decided to fish in the lake every Saturday.
Nagpasya silang magiisda sa lawa tuwing Sabado.
To use tools or methods to catch fish.
He used a net while fishing.
Gumamit siya ng lambat habang nagiisda.
A tradition or activity common in communities near water.
Fishing is a part of their culture.
Ang magiisda ay bahagi ng kanilang kultura.

Etymology

From the root word 'isda' meaning 'fish' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Let's go fishing!
Let’s go to catch fish.
Magiisda tayo!

Related Words

fishing
The process of catching fish from water bodies.
pangingisda

Slang Meanings

Fishing using simple equipment
Let's travel to the sea later, we're going to fish!
Magbiyahe tayo sa dagat mamaya, magiisda tayo!
Enjoy the activity occasionally
Even if we don’t catch anything, as long as we fish, I'm happy.
Kahit na wala tayong mahuli, basta't magiisda tayo, masaya na ako.
Help others catch fish
Come with me, let’s fish and I’ll help you catch some.
Sama ka sa akin, magiisda tayo at tutulungan kong makahuli ka.