Pansaka (en. Fisherman)

/panˈsaka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person whose primary livelihood is fishing.
The fisherman left early to catch fish in the sea.
Ang pansaka ay umalis ng maaga upang manghuli ng isda sa dagat.
A person involved in the catching of fish for food or trade.
He is a fisherman who always brings fresh fish to the market.
Siya ay isang pansaka na laging nagdadala ng sariwang isda sa pamilihan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fisherman of my town
A person who fishes for his community.
Pansaka ng aking bayan

Related Words

fishing
The activity of catching fish.
pangingisda
fishing with nets
A method of fishing using nets.
pangsaka

Slang Meanings

someone who fills or pours (liquid)
Who is your 'pansaka' here at home?
Sino ba ang pansaka mo dito sa bahay?
second spouse
They say, Kuya has a 'pansaka'!
Sabi nila, may pansaka pala si Kuya!
mistress or partner
Don't bring her, your 'pansaka' might get mad.
Huwag mo siyang dalhin, baka magalit ang pansaka mo.
a measuring or benchmarking person
The 'pansaka' by the roadside is already there.
Yung pansaka sa tabi ng kalsada, nandiyan na siya.