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    Pamakod (en. To trap)

    pə-má-kod

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of catching or obtaining something, often used in the context of fishing or hunting.
    The fisherman uses a trap to catch fish.
    Ang mangingisda ay gumagamit ng pamakod upang makahuli ng isda.
    Demonstrates a method of capturing or obtaining something using a device.
    They learned the proper way of trapping animals in the field.
    Natutunan nila ang tamang paraan ng pamakod ng mga hayop sa bukirin.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kod' meaning 'catch' or 'to get' combined with the prefix 'pa-' indicating an action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fish trapping
    method of catching fish using a trapping device.
    pamakod ng isda

    Related Words

    trap
    A device or tool used for trapping.
    pamakel

    Slang Meanings

    To respond badly or unpleasantly.
    John said, 'I don't care about you!' He's really makod!
    Sabi ni John, 'Wala akong pakialam sa'yo!' Napakamakod talaga niya!
    Arrogant or prideful.
    He knows a lot, but he's really pamakod towards us.
    Ang dami niyang alam, pero sobra siyang pamakod sa amin.
    Boasting about something undeserved.
    He looked at me as if he's the best, he's really pamakod.
    Tumingin siya sa akin na para bang siya ang pinakamagaling, pamakod talaga.