Kumasabwat (en. To conspire)

ku-ma-sab-wat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of conspiring or uniting for a specific purpose.
The people decided to conspire to organize a protest against corruption.
Nagpasya ang mga tao na kumasabwat upang mag-organisa ng isang protesta laban sa katiwalian.
The collaboration of people to achieve a goal that may not be lawful.
They conspired in the plan to evade taxes.
Kumasabwat sila sa planong iwasan ang buwis.
The cooperation of people who have a common goal that is unbeknownst to others.
He conspired with his friends to secretly hold a party.
Kumasabwat siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan na lihim na magdaos ng party.

Etymology

Tagalog origin, derived from 'sabwat' which means unity or conspiracy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conspire for evil
involvement in bad deeds or plans
kumasabwat sa masama
conspire for change
coming together for positive social change
kumasabwat para sa pagbabago

Related Words

conspiracy
The action of a group having a secret plan.
sabwat
conspiracy
The process of making a plan or agreement together.
pagsasabwat

Slang Meanings

understand
Okay, we can do this, let's understand each other for the plan.
Sige, kaya natin 'to, kumasabwat tayo para sa plano.
co-conspire
You should co-conspire with the crew to make the event successful.
Dapat kumasabwat ka sa mga tropa para maging successful ang event.
team up
Let's team up and I'm sure we will win the competition.
Kumabaswat tayo at siguradong mananalo tayo sa competition.