Sangmata (en. Pronged)

sang-ma-ta

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of a tool that has prongs or blades used for catching, hunting, or completing other specific tasks.
He used a pronged tool to catch the fish from the lake.
Gumamit siya ng sangmata upang makuha ang isda mula sa lawa.
A type of structure with parts or elements surrounding a center.
The pronged structure of a fish's crown is very effective in crushing food wealth.
Ang sangmata ng isang haring isda ay napaka-epektibo sa pagdurog ng kayamanan ng pagkain.
A part of tools that has multiple features and benefits to various uses.
Many jobs require a pronged tool of different sizes.
Maraming mga trabaho ang nangangailangan ng sangmata na may iba't ibang laki.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pronged crown of a fish
a symbol of wealth and power
sangmata ng haring isda

Related Words

fishing
fishing using tools with prongs.
pang-uhaw

Slang Meanings

when there are no other options
That's the only option left for us, so we really need to call them.
Sangmata na lang talaga ang natira sa atin, kaya kailangan na natin silang tawagan.
a situation where you cannot deny anymore
I don't want to be a hero anymore; I’m in a tight spot here.
Ayaw ko nang magpaka-hero, sangmata na ako dito.
it's time to make a decision
In this tight spot, we need to choose what to do.
Sa sangmata na ito, kailangan nating pumili kung ano ang gagawin.