Tamban (en. Sardine)

/ˈtamban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of small fish commonly used for food.

The tamban is a favorite fish among people along the coast.

Ang tamban ay paboritong isda ng mga tao sa baybayin.

A fish known for its high content of omega-3 fatty acids.

The tamban contains a lot of omega-3, which is good for health.

Ang tamban ay naglalaman ng maraming omega-3 na mabuti para sa kalusugan.

A type of fish from the family Clupeidae.

The tamban belongs to the family of fish called herring.

Ang tamban ay kabilang sa pamilya ng mga isda na tinatawag na herring.

The word 'tamban' originates from Tagalog and refers to a type of fish.

canned sardines

Sardines packed in a can.

tamban sa lata

fish

General term for sea creatures with a fish body.

isda

herring

A type of fish similar to tamban.

herring

worship or reverence for a person or thing

I feel like I totally worship him, whatever he says, I do it.

Parang tamban na tamban ako sa kanya, kahit anong sabihin niya, ginagawa ko.

friend or acquaintance who is into important or trendy things

Of course, that's my cool friend, he's always updated with trends.

Siyempre, 'yun ang tamban ko, lagi siyang updated sa trends.

low-key judging or opposing an idea

Don't low-key judge me, you don't know what I've been through.

Huwag mo akong tamban, hindi mo alam ang pinagdaanan ko.

term for people who always rely on others' help

Every time they call someone a freeloader, it's getting tiring.

Lahat na lang sinasabi kasing tamban, nakakatamad na.