Isakdal (en. Accuse)

i-sak-dal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of prosecuting or accusing someone.
You should accuse him if there is enough evidence.
Isakdal mo siya kung may sapat na ebidensya.
The legal action of making a formal accusation in court.
Prosecute his accomplices in the crime.
Isakdal ang kanyang mga kasamahan sa krimen.

Etymology

from the word 'sakdal' meaning 'accusation' or 'prosecution'

Common Phrases and Expressions

file a case
to take legal action for a case
isakdal ang kaso

Related Words

accusation
An accusation filed against a person or group under the law.
sakdal

Slang Meanings

bullet to the heart
What you said felt like a bullet to the heart, it hurt so much!
Parang isakdal ang sinabi mo, sobrang sakit!
pain in the heart
You've already made me feel the pain in my heart.
Nakuha mo na akong isakdal sa sakit ng loob.
hit by the message
That was a real hit, I was really struck by your message.
Yun ang isakdal, talagang tinamaan ako sa mensahe mo.