Tulisangdagat (en. Sea pirate)

tu-li-sang-da-gat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or group that breaks the law by stealing or waging war at sea.
The sea pirates are known for their brutal attacks on ships.
Ang mga tulisangdagat ay kilala sa kanilang malupit na pag-atake sa mga barko.
A person who poses a threat to merchants at sea through illegal activities.
It has become difficult to travel by sea due to the increasing number of pirates in the region.
Nagiging mahirap na bumiyaheng pandagat dahil sa pagdami ng mga tulisangdagat sa rehiyon.
A historical term used for criminals who invaded ports in the past.
Many works recount the stories of pirates during the colonial period.
Maraming akda ang nagsasalaysay ng mga kwento ng mga tulisangdagat noong panahon ng kolonisasyon.

Etymology

The term 'tulisangdagat' comes from the words 'tulisan' and 'dagat', meaning 'sea pirate' or 'bandits at sea'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sea pirate
A common term for pirates at sea.
tulisangdagat

Related Words

bandit
A person or group that steals, often on land.
tulisan
sea
A large body of water that reaches shorelines.
dagat

Slang Meanings

care for the environment
We should take care of the tulisangdagat, that's why we should recycle.
Ang tulisangdagat ay dapat nating alagaan, kaya dapat tayong mag-recycle.
supporting local
We should be tulisangdagat and buy products made in our area.
Dapat tayong maging tulisangdagat at bumili ng mga produktong gawa sa ating lugar.
diligent action for a good cause
We need to be tulisangdagat in the projects for the environment.
Kailangan nating maging tulisangdagat sa mga proyekto para sa kalikasan.