Tambakol (en. Bigeye thresher)

/tæm.bɐ.kol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of fish commonly found in the waters around the Philippines.
The tambakol is known for its delicious flesh which many people favor.
Ang tambakol ay kilala sa masarap nitong laman na paborito ng maraming tao.
A fish known for its swift swimming and habitat in warm oceans.
The tambakol is often caught using fishing rods due to its speed.
Ang tambakol ay madalas na nahuhuli gamit ang pamingwit dahil sa kanyang bilis.

Etymology

English

Common Phrases and Expressions

catching tambakol
An activity of fishing focused on catching tambakol.
huli ng tambakol

Related Words

fish
A general term for aquatic animals that have gills.
isda

Slang Meanings

A ball or round object that resembles a pile of things.
The pile of clothes on the floor is quite a sight.
Ang tambakol ng mga damit sa sahig ay nakakabinging tingnan.
A huge crowd of people or things gathered together.
The crowd at the concert was truly mesmerizing.
Ang tambakol ng tao sa concert ay talagang nakakabighani.
A way to call someone useless or to imply they can do better.
Don't be so useless, you can still do something.
Huwag kang magpaka-tambakol, may magagawa ka pa.