Tinikngisda (en. Fishbone)

ti-nik-ngis-da

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A sharp part of the fish that serves as support for its flesh.
He was cautious while eating the fishbone to avoid injury.
Nag-ingat siya habang kumakain ng tinikngisda upang hindi masaktan.
The bones found in different parts of the fish's body.
Many fishbones were found in the freshly cooked fish sour soup.
Maraming tinikngisda ang natagpuan sa lutong sinigang na isda.
Commonly used as a metaphor in people's speech.
The fishbones in his words caused confusion among the listeners.
Ang mga tinikngisda sa kanyang mga salita ay nagdulot ng pagkalito sa nakikinig.

Etymology

Originates from 'tinik' (spine) and 'isda' (fish)

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fishbones of life
Trials or obstacles that are hard to overcome in life.
Tinikngisda ng buhay

Related Words

fish
A type of animal that lives in water and is commonly caught for food.
isda
spine
A sharp part of an animal's body that connects the muscles and skin.
tinik

Slang Meanings

Fish garage
Here at the fish garage, a lot of fish are being caught!
Dito sa tinikngisda, ang daming nahuhuling isda!
Rest area or hangout for fishermen
Let's just eat at the fisher's hangout before we go home.
Kumain na lang tayo sa tinikngisda bago tayo umuwi.
Gathering of fish for their favorite fish dishes
They prepared a fish gathering for the feast.
Naghanda sila ng tinikngisda para sa handaan.