EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
swordfish...
to abuse; to take advantage of...
to be unlucky; to experience misfortune...
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/IS-dang is-PA-da/
FIL: Isang malaking isda sa dagat na may katangi-tanging mahaba at patag na nguso na kahawig ng isang espada.
EN: swordfish
The Zorro of the sea. It's a fish that looks like it's always ready for a duel. You see it grilled on sticks at fancy beach resorts.
Compound of 'isda' (fish) and Spanish 'espada' (sword).
ROOT MEANING: fish
Also spelled as 'isdang espada'.
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🇵🇭 Masarap gawing steak ang isdang-ispada.
🇺🇸 Swordfish is delicious when made into a steak.
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