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    Mangkaya (en. Fisherman)

    /maŋˈka.ja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person or group who manages and fishes for their livelihood.
    Fishermen bring fresh fish to the market every morning.
    Ang mga mangkaya ay nagdadala ng sariwang isda sa pamilihan tuwing umaga.
    A person who studies different types of fishing.
    Fishermen often need permission to fish in designated waters.
    Ang mga mangkaya ay madalas na nangangailangan ng permiso upang manghuli sa mga nasasakupan na dagat.
    A member of the community who relies on fishing as their primary source of income.
    Most fishermen in the village rely on fishing to support their families.
    Karamihan sa mga mangkaya sa baryo ay nakasalalay sa pangingisda upang masuportahan ang kanilang pamilya.

    Etymology

    This is recognized in local legends and stories related to daily life in the country.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Town fisherman
    A term for fishermen who supply fish to the community.
    Mangkaya ng bayan

    Related Words

    fishing
    The process of conducting fishing to obtain fish.
    pangingisda

    Slang Meanings

    well-off
    He seems well-off, always getting something new.
    Mukhang may kaya siya, palaging may bago.
    living off others
    Those who are privileged just depend on others.
    Yung mga may mangkaya, puro palaasa lang.
    privileged
    He's not like the others; he really is privileged.
    Hindi siya katulad ng iba, talagang mangkaya siya.