Manunugal (en. Fisherman)

ma-nu-nu-gal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person engaged in fishing.
The fisherman returned from the sea with many fish.
Ang manunugal ay bumalik mula sa dagat na may dala-dalang maraming isda.
A person who trades fish or other marine resources.
The fishermen gather their catch at the market.
Ang mga manunugal ay nagtitipon ng kanilang huli sa pamilihan.
An individual who studies or researches about different types of fish.
He studied to become a fisherman and understand the world of fishing.
Nag-aral siya upang maging manunugal at maunawaan ang mundo ng pangingisda.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fisherman in the river
A person fishing in the rivers.
manunugal sa ilog
pearl diver
A person who fishes for pearls.
manunugal ng perlas

Related Words

fishing
The activity of catching fish from water.
pangingisda
catch
The fish caught by the fisherman.
huli

Slang Meanings

cheater
You know, a gambler is like a cheater, looks happy but always has a price to pay.
Alam mo ba, ang manunugal ay parang manloloko, mukhang masaya pero laging may kapalit.
avoids responsibility
That's why he can't settle down, because he's a gambler, always avoids responsibility.
Kaya pala siya hindi makapagsettle down, kasi manunugal siya, palaging umiwas sa responsibilidad.
someone who always shows off by playing
In everything, he's really a gambler, someone who always shows off by playing.
Sa lahat ng bagay, manunugal talaga siya, pabibo na palaging naglalaro.