Magabogado (en. To defend)
/ma.gab.o.gá.do/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action aimed at providing protection or representation to a person in a legal process.
He wants to defend himself to maintain his rights in court.
Nais ng kanyang magabogado upang mapanatili ang kanyang karapatan sa korte.
The action of assisting or supporting a case.
He needs lawyers to help with his criminal case.
Kailangan ng mga magabogado para sa kanyang kasong kriminal.
The process of hearing and gathering evidence for a litigation.
The defense lawyer is essential in elevating their appeal.
Ang magabogado ay mahalaga sa pag-akyat ng kanilang apela.
Etymology
Root word: abogado, derived with the prefix 'maga-' indicating action or response.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Defend me!
Prepare yourself to defend me.
Magabogado ka sa akin!
Related Words
lawyer
A professional authorized to provide legal advice and represent clients.
abogado
legal
Related to law or legal processes.
legal
Slang Meanings
A great lawyer; a creative defender of rights.
Don't worry, my friend is a good lawyer, so I'm sure we'll win the case.
Wag ka mag-alala, magabogado ang kasama ko, kaya sigurado akong panalo tayo sa kaso.
A person with extensive knowledge of the law; an expert in legal matters.
He is definitely the best lawyer in our batch, always top in law school exams.
Siya talaga ang pinaka-magabogado sa batch namin, lagi siyang top sa exam sa law school.