gaod
gaód with stress marks
oar, paddle
Usage Note
Gaod is a native Tagalog word for a paddle or oar used to propel a boat. It is still in everyday use in coastal and riverine communities throughout the Philippines, where small wooden bangka boats are a primary mode of transport and livelihood tool for fishermen.
Examples
" Nasira ang gaod ng bangka. "
Natural Translation
The boat's oar broke.
Literal Translation
Broke the oar of boat.
" Inihanda ng mangingisda ang kanyang gaod bago lumabas sa dagat. "
Natural Translation
The fisherman prepared his/her oar before heading out to sea.
Literal Translation
Prepared of-the fisherman his/her oar before going-out in-the sea.
" Buong lakas na hinawakan ng mangingisda ang gaod habang sinasalunga ng bangka ang malalakas na alon. "
Natural Translation
The fisherman gripped the oar with all his strength as the boat fought against the strong waves.
Literal Translation
Whole strength that gripped of the fisherman the oar while fighting-against of the boat the strong waves.
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