Fish in Tagalog

Fish in Tagalog translates to “Isda” as a noun referring to the aquatic animal, and “Mangisda” as a verb meaning to catch fish. This essential word is deeply embedded in Filipino culture, reflecting the Philippines’ rich maritime heritage and the importance of seafood in the local diet.

Exploring the various uses and contexts of “fish” in Tagalog will deepen your understanding of Filipino coastal life, culinary traditions, and everyday expressions related to this staple food source.

[Words] = Fish

[Definition]:

Fish /fɪʃ/

Noun 1: A cold-blooded aquatic vertebrate animal with gills, fins, and typically an elongated body covered with scales.

Noun 2: The flesh of fish used as food.

Verb 1: To catch or try to catch fish, typically with a net or hook and line.

[Synonyms] = Isda, Mangisda, Manghuli ng isda, Peskado, Huli ng isda

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: My grandfather catches fresh fish from the sea every morning to sell at the market.

Ex1_PH: Ang aking lolo ay humuhuli ng sariwang isda mula sa dagat tuwing umaga upang ibenta sa palengke.

Ex2_EN: The children love to fish in the river near our house during summer vacation.

Ex2_PH: Ang mga bata ay mahilig mangisda sa ilog malapit sa aming bahay tuwing summer vacation.

Ex3_EN: Grilled fish with soy sauce and calamansi is one of the most popular dishes in Filipino cuisine.

Ex3_PH: Ang inihaw na isda na may toyo at calamansi ay isa sa pinakasikat na putahe sa lutuing Pilipino.

Ex4_EN: The local fishermen go out to fish before dawn to get the best catch.

Ex4_PH: Ang mga lokal na mangingisda ay lumalabas para mangisda bago mag-umaga upang makakuha ng pinakamahusay na huli.

Ex5_EN: There are over 2,000 species of fish found in the waters surrounding the Philippine archipelago.

Ex5_PH: Mahigit 2,000 uri ng isda ang matatagpuan sa mga tubig na nakapaligid sa kapuluan ng Pilipinas.