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    Pagakit (en. Fishing)

    pah-gah-kit

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of catching fish or aquatic animals using lures.
    Fishing has become a favorite pastime for people along the coast.
    Ang pagakit ay naging paboritong libangan ng mga tao sa baybayin.
    An activity that requires skill in using bait and catching equipment.
    It takes a lot of practice in fishing to be successful.
    Kailangan ang maraming pagsasanay sa pagakit upang maging matagumpay.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'akit' with the prefix 'pa-'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Fishing in the river
    Activity of catching fish in a river.
    Pagakit sa ilog
    Fishing in the sea
    Activity of catching fish in the sea.
    Pagakit sa dagat

    Related Words

    fishing
    A broader term referring to the process of catching fish.
    pangingisda
    lure
    Tools or methods used to catch fish.
    pang-akit

    Slang Meanings

    preparation
    Get ready for our outing later!
    Magpagakit ka na para sa gala natin mamaya!
    fixing up
    That's quick, just need a little tidying up.
    Mabilis lang 'yan, kailangan lang ng konting pagakit.
    self-judgment
    Don't be too hard on yourself, it’s okay to not be perfect.
    Huwag masyadong magpagakit sa sarili mo, okay lang kahit hindi perfect.