mamamangka
mamamangká with stress marks
person rowing a boat, boatman
From root: bangka
Usage Note
Mamamangka is derived from bangka with the agentive mamama- prefix, referring to a boatman or rower who ferries passengers or goods across rivers, lakes, or coastal waters. It is a common occupation in island and riverine communities throughout the Philippines.
Examples
" Matanda na ang mamamangka. "
Natural Translation
The boatman is already old.
Literal Translation
Old already the boatman.
" Mabait ang mamamangka. "
Natural Translation
The boatman is kind.
Literal Translation
Kind the boatman.
" Bago kami makatawid sa ilog, nakipagkasundo muna kami sa mamamangka tungkol sa pamasahe. "
Natural Translation
Before we could cross the river, we first negotiated the fare with the boatman.
Literal Translation
Before we can-cross at river, negotiated first we with boatman about fare.
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