Mangalisag (en. Fisherman)

/maŋ.ɡa.lis.ɐɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works or earns a living by fishing.
He is a fisherman from the town of Navotas.
Siya ay isang mangalisag na mula sa bayan ng Navotas.
A profession that involves the use of fishing equipment.
Many fishermen work at sea during the summer.
Maraming mangalisag ang nagtatrabaho sa dagat sa panahon ng tag-init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fishing at sea
Continuing to fish in the ocean.
mangalisag sa dagat

Related Words

fishing
The activity of catching fish from water.
pangingisda

Slang Meanings

to overthink
Don't overthink the little things, just chill!
Wag kang mangalisag sa mga maliliit na bagay, chill ka lang!
to exaggerate
You're saying so much, it's like you're exaggerating again!
Ang dami mong sinasabi, parang mangalisag ka na naman!
to complain
You said you're happy, but all you do is complain!
Sabi mo masaya ka, pero puro ka mangalisag!