Mamamangka (en. Boatman)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works or sails in a boat.
The boatman is careful while sailing on the river.
Ang mamamangka ay maingat sa paglalayag sa ilog.
An individual who operates or brings a boat for passengers or cargo.
The boatman brought many passengers to the shoreline.
Ang mamamangka ay nagdala ng maraming pasahero sa tabi ng baybayin.
A person skilled in maneuvering a boat in water.
As a boatman, he should be able to communicate with the fishermen.
Bilang mamamangka, dapat siyang marunong magsalita ng mga nalalathi.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sailing on the river
An activity of sailing on a river using a boat.
mamamangka sa ilog
Related Words
boat
A type of vehicle used on water.
bangka
sailing
The process of traveling on water using a boat.
paglalayag
Slang Meanings
playing the fisherman or succeeding in a situation
Let's just be fishermen, we are sure to win in this match!
Mamamangka na lang tayo, siguradong tayo ang mananalo sa laban na 'to!
to proceed with a step more carefully or smoothly
We need to maneuver this project carefully, we can't afford to make mistakes.
Kailangan nating mamamangka sa project na 'to, di tayo pwedeng magkamali.