From root: alimango
Usage Note
Pang-alimango refers to tools or methods specifically designed for catching or handling mud crabs.
Examples
" Bago ang lambat na pang-alimango. "
Natural Translation
The net for mud crabs is new.
Literal Translation
New the net that for-mud-crabs.
" May dala siyang lambat na pang-alimango. "
Natural Translation
He brought a net intended for catching mud crabs.
Literal Translation
Has carry he net that for-mud-crabs.
" Inihanda na ng mangingisda ang lahat ng kasangkapang pang-alimango bago pa man sumikat ang araw sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The fisherman had already prepared all the equipment for catching mud crabs even before the sun rose over the sea.
Literal Translation
Prepared already the fisherman the all of equipment for-mud-crabs before even rose the sun at sea.
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