Proa (en. Outrigger canoe)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of boat commonly used on the shores of the Philippines.
The proa is used by fishermen on the coasts.
Ang proa ay ginagamit ng mga mangingisda sa mga pampang.
A boat with outriggers attached on the sides, providing stability in sailing.
We sailed smoothly because of the proa with strong outriggers.
Nakapaglayag kami ng maayos dahil sa proa na may matibay na katig.
A traditional watercraft of the indigenous people of the islands.
The proa is a symbol of the history of the indigenous Filipinos.
Ang proa ay simbolo ng kasaysayan ng mga katutubong Pilipino.

Etymology

Derived from the people sailing in the islands of the Philippines.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fishermen's proa
The boat used by fishermen for their trades.
proa ng mga mangingisda
proa at sea
Referring to a proa in the water.
proa sa dagat

Related Words

outrigger
Additional parts of the boat that provide support.
katig
fishing
An activity related to catching fish using the proa.
pangisdaan

Slang Meanings

Regret or being down about something.
I wish I hadn't done that, I'm regretting it now.
Sana hindi ko na lang ginawa 'yun, proa na ako ngayon.
Chit-chat or hanging out with friends.
Come on, let's hang out later at the cafe!
Tara, proa tayo mamaya sa cafe!
A group of people in a fun situation.
Our hangout at the beach yesterday was so much fun!
Ang saya-saya ng proa natin sa beach kahapon!