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    Mamamalakaya (en. Fisherman)

    ma-ma-ma-la-ka-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person primarily working in catching fish.
    The fisherman brought fresh fish to the market.
    Ang mamamalakaya ay nagbigay ng sariwang isda sa palengke.
    A profession focused on the fishing industry.
    Many fishermen rely on the sea for their livelihood.
    Maraming mamamalakaya ang umaasa sa dagat para sa kanilang kabuhayan.
    An individual skilled in fishing.
    A fisherman needs the right knowledge and equipment.
    Kailangan ng mamamalakaya ang tamang kaalaman at kagamitan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'malakaya' which means fishery.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fishing community
    a community that relies on fishing.
    mamamalakayang bayan
    fisherman in the sea
    working or catching fish in the ocean.
    mamamalakaya sa dagat

    Related Words

    fishing
    The process of catching fish from rivers, lakes, or the sea.
    pangingisda
    fishing net
    A type of net used by fishermen.
    basnig

    Slang Meanings

    Fishing in a fun way
    Let's go fishing together later, let's go!
    Sama-sama tayo mamamalakaya mamaya, tara na!
    Catching fish as a pastime
    We enjoyed fishing in the sea with friends.
    Nagenjoy kami ng mga barkada sa mamamalakaya sa dagat.