From root: dagat
Usage Note
Mandaragat is a slightly formal or literary term for people whose lives and livelihoods are tied to the sea, like fishermen or sailors.
Examples
" Mandaragat ang lolo ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandfather is a fisherman.
Literal Translation
Seafarer the grandfather my.
" Ang ama ko ay isang mandaragat. "
Natural Translation
My father is a seafarer.
Literal Translation
The father my is a seafarer.
" Maraming mandaragat sa aming baryo ang umaalis ng madaling-araw upang abutan ang dagat habang kalmado pa ito. "
Natural Translation
Many fishermen in our village leave at dawn to reach the sea while it is still calm.
Literal Translation
Many seafarer in our village the leave of dawn to reach the sea while calm still it.
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