mang-iilaw
nighttime fisherman using light
From root: ilaw
Usage Note
Mang-iilaw refers specifically to someone who fishes at night by using bright lights to attract fish or squid to the surface.
Examples
" Mang-iilaw ang tatay niya. "
Natural Translation
His father is a nighttime fisherman.
Literal Translation
Night-fisherman the father his.
" Maraming mang-iilaw sa dagat tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
There are many nighttime fishermen at sea every night.
Literal Translation
Many night-fishermen in sea every night.
" Tuwing kabilugan ng buwan, mas mahirap ang trabaho ng mang-iilaw dahil hindi sila gaanong nadadagsa ng pusit. "
Natural Translation
During the full moon, the work of the nighttime fishermen is harder because the squid do not flock to them as much.
Literal Translation
Every fullness of moon more difficult the work of night-fisherman because not they so-much flocked-to of squid.
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