From root: dagat
Usage Note
Pandagat is an adjective used to describe things related to the sea, such as pagkaing pandagat for seafood.
Examples
" Mahilig kami sa pagkaing pandagat. "
Natural Translation
We love seafood.
Literal Translation
Fond we of food maritime.
" Siya ay may gamit na pandagat. "
Natural Translation
He has maritime equipment.
Literal Translation
He has tools that are maritime.
" Bago sumakay sa bangka, sinigurado ng mga mangingisda na kumpleto ang kanilang mga kagamitang pandagat. "
Natural Translation
Before boarding the boat, the fishermen made sure their maritime equipment was complete.
Literal Translation
Before to-board on boat, made-sure the fishermen that complete the their equipment maritime.
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