Kriminal (en. Criminal)

kri-mi-nal

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has committed a crime.
The criminal was caught by the police for theft.
Ang kriminal ay nahuli ng pulis dahil sa pagnanakaw.
The act of committing an illegal action.
Criminal activity must be fought by the law.
Ang kriminal na aktibidad ay dapat na labanan ng batas.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'criminal'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

criminal behavior
Behavior or actions that involve breaking the law.
kriminal na pag-uugali

Related Words

crime
An illegal act defined by law.
krimen
justice
The process of obtaining fairness or enforcing punishment.
katarungan

Slang Meanings

Crisis in life; someone who disrespects the law.
No matter what he does, people still view him as a criminal.
Kahit anong gawin niya, criminal pa rin ang tingin sa kanya ng mga tao.
A unique person; often does bizarre things.
Wow, his criminal lifestyle is so out there, always experimenting with something weird.
Grabe, ang kriminal niyang estilo sa buhay, laging may ka-eksperimentong kakaiba.
A life full of problems or chaos.
His life looks criminal, nothing seems to be going well.
Mukhang kriminal na ang buhay niya, wala nang ganap na maayos.