mamali
mamáli with stress marks
threadfin fish
Usage Note
Mamali is a local name for threadfin fish, recognized by the distinctive filament-like rays extending from their pectoral fins. Found in Philippine coastal waters, mamali is valued in local seafood markets and commonly cooked as sinigang or fried.
Examples
" Bumili ako ng mamali. "
Natural Translation
I bought threadfin fish.
Literal Translation
Bought I of threadfin-fish.
" Masarap ang mamali. "
Natural Translation
The threadfin fish is delicious.
Literal Translation
Delicious the threadfin fish.
" Maaga kaming pumunta sa palengke upang makakuha ng sariwang mamali na gagawing sinigang para sa hapunan. "
Natural Translation
We went to the market early to get fresh threadfin fish to make into sinigang for dinner.
Literal Translation
Early we went to market to get of fresh threadfin-fish that will-make into sinigang for dinner.
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