Ipanakaw (en. To steal)

/i.pa.na.kaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb meaning 'to steal' or 'to commit theft' with the intent to pass on the stolen item.

His plan was to steal the important items from the house.

Ang kanyang plano ay ipanakaw ang mga mahahalagang gamit sa bahay.

The act of taking someone else's belongings without permission.

He stole his friend's cellphone and did not admit it.

Ipinanakaw niya ang cellphone ng kanyang kaibigan at hindi siya umamin.

Derived from the root word 'nakaw', meaning 'the act of stealing'.

steal wealth

to engage in business with wealth that does not belong to oneself.

ipanakaw ang yaman

theft

A verb referring to the action of taking someone else's property.

nakaw

theft

The active process of stealing.

pagnanakaw

Take without the owner's knowledge

Oh no, I think I just stole your bag earlier!

Naku, parang pinanaw ko yung bag mo kanina!

Hide something from someone else

Don't let your phone get stolen, we might still see it!

Huwag mong ipanakaw 'yung cellphone mo, baka makakita pa kami!

Salivated upon seeing something and wants to take it immediately

Your shoes are so nice! It's like I suddenly had the urge to steal!

Ang ganda ng sapatos mo! Para bang nagkaroon ako ng pangangailang ipanakaw!