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    Singkaw (en. Skipjack)

    sin-kaw

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of fish usually found in the sea and is good at swimming.
    The skipjack swims quickly in the sea.
    Ang singkaw ay mabilis na lumalangoy sa tubig-dagat.
    A dish made from skipjack, usually cooked with spices.
    The skipjack sinigang is a favorite of our family.
    Ang sinigang na singkaw ay paborito ng aming pamilya.
    A favorite fish in markets in the Philippines.
    I often buy skipjack at the market every Saturday.
    Madalas akong bumibili ng singkaw sa palengke tuwing Sabado.

    Etymology

    A Tagalog word referring to a type of animal, specifically a kind of fish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Skipjack Sinigang
    A type of soup that uses skipjack as the main ingredient.
    Sinigang na singkaw

    Related Words

    fish
    A general term for animals in water, usually for food.
    isda

    Slang Meanings

    The quarrel or conflict between two people.
    Wow, they’re at it again in a singkaw on Facebook.
    Grabe, singkaw na naman sila ng boyfriend ko sa Facebook.
    To contradict an idea or opinion.
    The conversation was fun, then I suddenly got into a singkaw about politics.
    Ang saya ng conversation, bigla na lang akong sinabak ng singkaw tungkol sa politika.
    A discussion or talk that becomes intense.
    When we talked, we went into a singkaw about our life plans.
    Nung nag-usap kami, nag-singkaw kami sa mga plano namin sa buhay.