From root: isda
Usage Note
isda-isdaan refers to an object that resembles a fish but is not real, like a toy or a decorative figure.
Examples
" Plastik ang isda-isdaan. "
Natural Translation
The toy fish is plastic.
Literal Translation
Plastic the toy-fish.
" Gawa sa plastik ang isda-isdaan. "
Natural Translation
The toy fish is made of plastic.
Literal Translation
Made of plastic the toy-fish.
" Naglagay ang nanay ng makukulay na isda-isdaan sa tubig upang mahikayat ang sanggol na maligo nang hindi umiiyak. "
Natural Translation
The mother put colorful toy fish in the water to encourage the baby to take a bath without crying.
Literal Translation
Put the mother of colorful toy-fish in water so-that encourage the baby that-bathe without crying.
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