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.