Mamamansing (en. Fisherman)

ma-ma-man-sing

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person whose primary livelihood is fishing.

My father is a fisherman who always leaves early in the morning.

Ang aking tatay ay isang mamamansing na palaging umaalis ng maaga sa umaga.

Individual who earns from the resources of the sea.

Many fishermen rely on every catch for their livelihood.

Maraming mamamansing ang umaasa sa bawat huli nila para sa kanilang kabuhayan.

The term 'mamamansing' originates from the word 'mansa' which means 'to invest' or 'laborer'.

Fishing in the sea

Fishing in the sea.

Mamamansing sa dagat

fishing

The action or process of catching fish.

pangingisda

fish

A type of animal that lives in water.

isda

someone who studies or works in another town or city

My sister will be mamamansing in Manila for her internship.

Ang ate ko ay mamamansing sa Maynila para sa kanyang internship.

going to another place to work

Because of a great opportunity, I will be mamamansing in Cebu next month.

Dahil sa magandang oportunidad, mamamansing ako sa Cebu sa susunod na buwan.

going out or being busy in another place

This weekend, we will be mamamansing in Laguna to relax.

Sa weekend, mamamansing kami sa Laguna para mag-relax.