malasugi
malasúgi with stress marks
Indo-Pacific sailfish
Usage Note
Malasugi is the Philippine term for sailfish, a large, fast billfish prized by sport fishermen and found in Philippine open waters. Its speed and size make it a symbol of strength in coastal communities, and it is celebrated in fishing tournaments.
Examples
" Mabilis lumangoy ang malasugi. "
Natural Translation
The sailfish swims fast.
Literal Translation
Fast swim the sailfish.
" Malaki ang malasugi. "
Natural Translation
The Indo-Pacific sailfish is big.
Literal Translation
Big the Indo-Pacific sailfish.
" Tuwang-tuwa ang mga mangingisda nang makahuli sila ng malaking malasugi sa labas ng baybayin kaninang umaga. "
Natural Translation
The fishermen were overjoyed when they caught a big sailfish off the coast this morning.
Literal Translation
Very-happy the fishermen when caught they of big sailfish at outside of coast earlier morning.
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