Pagtutubog (en. Fishing)

/paɡtuˈtubog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of fishing or catching fish using bait.
Fishing is an important livelihood in our town.
Ang pagtutubog ay isang mahalagang kabuhayan sa aming bayan.
The activity of angling or using fishing equipment.
Every summer, people go to the lake for fishing.
Tuwing tag-init, ang mga tao ay tumutungo sa lawa para sa pagtutubog.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'tubog' meaning 'to ascend' or 'to dive'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to fish
The activity of catching fish.
magtutubog

Related Words

fishing
A broader perspective on the catching and gathering of fish from bodies of water.
pangingisda

Slang Meanings

party or gathering
Our party earlier was great, everyone was happy!
Ayos ang pagtutubog natin kanina, masaya lahat!
dancing
The people were so happy dancing at the disco!
Sobrang saya ng mga tao sa pagtutubog sa disco!
trash talking or bickering
Oh no, there was a lot of trash talking in the game, people are already arguing!
Naku, ang daming pagtutubog sa laro, nag-aaway na 'yung mga tao!