sima
símà with stress marks
a barb, spike, or dip net
Usage Note
Sima can refer to the barbed point of a fishhook or spear, or to a conical dip net used for catching fish in rivers and coastal areas. The term is primarily found in fishing communities and rural settings.
Examples
" Matalim ang sima ng kawil. "
Natural Translation
The barb of the hook is sharp.
Literal Translation
Sharp the barb of hook.
" Ingatan mo ang sima ng kawil. "
Natural Translation
Be careful with the barb of the hook.
Literal Translation
Careful you the barb of hook.
" Tumusok sa daliri ng mangingisda ang sima nang hilahin niya nang bigla ang nakasabit na isda. "
Natural Translation
The barb pierced the fisherman's finger when he suddenly pulled the hooked fish.
Literal Translation
Pierced on finger of fisherman the barb when pulled he suddenly the hooked fish.
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