Salambaw (en. Scoop)

/salaɱˈbaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used to catch fish.
He used a salambaw to catch fish in the lake.
Gumamit siya ng salambaw upang makahuli ng isda sa lawa.
A type of net used in fishing.
The salambaw is effective in catching small fish.
Ang salambaw ay epektibo sa paghuli ng maliliit na isda.

Etymology

From the word 'salab', meaning 'to cultivate' or 'to catch'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Make a salambaw
The process of making fishing equipment.
Gumawa ng salambaw

Related Words

fishing
The activity of catching fish.
pangingisda
catching tool
A tool used in fishing or farming.
salab

Slang Meanings

Feeling of resentment or anger
Hey, you seem to have a salambaw today, what's the problem?
Uy, parang may salambaw ka ngayon ah, anong problema?
To borrow or ask for a favor
If I need it, I'll just salambaw from you.
Kung kakailanganin ko, salambaw na lang ako sa'yo.