malaguno
malaguño with stress marks
green jobfish
Usage Note
Malaguno is a prized reef fish found in Philippine coastal waters, highly valued among fishermen and in seafood restaurants for its firm white flesh. It is commonly grilled or cooked in sinigang, and its quality makes it a sought-after catch in Philippine fisheries.
Examples
" Mahal ang malaguno sa palengke. "
Natural Translation
The green jobfish is expensive at the market.
Literal Translation
Expensive the green-jobfish at-the market.
" Sariwa ang malaguno. "
Natural Translation
The green jobfish is fresh.
Literal Translation
Fresh the green jobfish.
" Maaga pa lang ay naubos na ang malaguno sa palengke dahil paborito itong isda ng mga mamimili. "
Natural Translation
The green jobfish sold out at the market early on because it is a favorite fish among shoppers.
Literal Translation
Early still only [ay] ran-out already the green-jobfish at-the market because favorite this [na] fish of-the [mga] shopper.
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