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    Dakpin (en. Capture)

    /dak-pin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Expresses the action of capturing or taking something or someone.
    The police will capture the thief in the crowd.
    Ang pulis ay dakpin ang magnanakaw sa madating na tao.
    To make an effort to obtain or attain something.
    He tried to capture his dreams through hard work.
    Sinubukan niyang dakpin ang kanyang mga pangarap sa pamamagitan ng pagsisikap.
    To advance or express rapid acquisition.
    One must quickly capture the opportunity while it is there.
    Dapat mabilis na dakpin ang pagkakataon habang ito ay naroon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seize the opportunity
    Take steps to capture a good opportunity.
    dakpin ang pagkakataon

    Related Words

    catch
    A word that indicates the act of holding or taking.
    dakip
    raid
    An action aimed at capturing or seizing a place or person.
    salakay

    Slang Meanings

    Catch or arrest
    Catch him before he escapes.
    Dakpin mo na siya bago pa siya makatakbo.
    Take over or control
    Capture my heart because I like you.
    Dakpin mo ang puso ko, kasi gusto kita.
    No escaping it
    Once I catch you, there's no way out.
    Pagdakpin ko sa'yo, wala ka nang kawala.