Angkinin (en. To claim)

/aŋˈki.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Expresses the action of accepting something or a right.
Claim your rights as a citizen.
Angkinin mo ang iyong mga karapatan bilang mamamayan.
Becoming part of one’s ownership or identity.
You need to claim your completed project.
Kailangan mong angkinin ang iyong natapos na proyekto.
Acceptance or claiming of something that was previously owned by another.
Claim the land that was passed down to your family.
Angkinin mo ang lupa na naipasa sa iyong pamilya.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'angkin' meaning 'to accept' or 'to belong to you'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to claim success
Accepting and valuing success.
angkinin ang tagumpay
to claim our friendship
Accepting friendship as part of our lives.
angkinin ang ating pagkakaibigan

Related Words

claim
The act of having or owning something.
angkin
property
An item owned or designated for a person.
pag-aari

Slang Meanings

To take over or seize
He wants to seize all the family's wealth.
Ang gusto niyang angkinin ang lahat ng yaman ng pamilya.
To pretend it belongs to him/her
He is claiming things that are not his.
Siya ay nag-angkin ng mga bagay na hindi naman sa kanya.
To expect that it’s on your level
People claim your status even though they're not part of it.
Ang angkinin ng mga tao ang status mo kahit di naman sila kasali.