Tagain (en. Fisherman)

/taˈɡain/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person involved in fishing.
He is a fisherman who lives near the sea.
Siya ay isang tagain na nakatira malapit sa dagat.
A type of livelihood focused on catching fish.
The fisherman plays an important role in the local economy.
Ang tagain ay may mahalagang papel sa lokal na ekonomiya.
A person who uses bait and nets to catch fish.
The fishermen travel at night to catch fish.
Ang mga tagain ay naglalakbay sa gabi upang manghuli ng isda.

Etymology

The term 'tagain' originates from 'tagai,' which means 'fisherman' or 'angler.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

fishing
The activity of catching fish.
pangingisda

Related Words

catch
The act of capturing fish or other animals from the water.
huli
fishing ground
An area where fishing is conducted.
pangisdaan

Slang Meanings

Nonsense story
Don't fool me with that, that's just nonsense!
Wag mo akong lokohin ng ganyan, tagain lang yan!
Gossip or news
Have you heard the gossip about Marco?
Nakarinig ka na ba ng tagain tungkol kay Marco?