Panghilbana (en. Fishing)

pahng-hil-bah-nah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A method of catching fish or other organisms from the water.
The fishing in the river provided enough food for his family.
Ang panghilbana sa ilog ay nagbigay ng sapat na pagkain sa kanyang pamilya.
Activity of catching fish using various tools.
Many people are fond of fishing during the summer.
Maraming tao ang nahihilig sa panghilbana tuwing tag-init.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Together in fishing
Gathering of people for the activity of fishing.
Sama-sama sa panghilbana

Related Words

fisherman
A person who engages in fishing as a profession or hobby.
mangingisda
fishing regulation
A policy that limits the time or method of fishing for the conservation of marine resources.
mangingisda

Slang Meanings

We need to leave or hide.
Wow, it seems like we need to hide, there are too many people here we don't want to see.
Naku, mukhang panghilbana na tayo, ang dami nang tao dito na ayaw natin makita.
Feeling like there’s something to hide.
It's tough like this, I keep thinking about hiding with everything we’re going through.
Ang hirap ng ganito, puro panghilbana ang iniisip ko sa mga pinagdadaanan namin.
Even on the road, people start to hide when a deadline is approaching.
Wow, you’re just hiding when it comes to church, we’re already late!
Aba, panghilbana na lang ang habol niyo sa misa, late na tayo!