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    Wiligan (en. Dragnet)

    wi-li-gan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of net used in fishing.
    We used a dragnet to catch fish in the sea.
    Gumamit kami ng wiligan upang makahuli ng mga isda sa dagat.
    A phrase often used in the context of attempting to capture people.
    The police launched a dragnet to apprehend the suspects.
    Ang mga pulis ay naglunsad ng wiligan upang arestuhin ang mga suspek.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    set up a dragnet
    carry out an operation to apprehend corrupt individuals
    mag-set up ng wiligan

    Related Words

    fishing
    The activity of catching fish as a primary source of livelihood.
    pangingisda

    Slang Meanings

    when it’s overflowing with joy or too much happiness
    We had so much fun at the party, it was totally wiligan!
    Ang saya namin sa party, sobrang wiligan!
    feeling good or high on life
    After the vacation, I'm so wiligan!
    After ng vacation, ang wiligan ko!