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    Makumpiska (en. Seized)

    mah-koom-pees-kah

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of having the power to take something from its owner.
    Authorities can seize illegal goods.
    Ang mga awtoridad ay makumpiska ang mga ilegal na kalakal.
    The act of taking or confiscating something under the law.
    His vehicle can be seized due to involvement in illegal activity.
    Makumpiska ang kanyang sasakyan dahil sa pagkakasangkot sa iligal na aktibidad.
    Taking steps to obtain the property of others.
    The government sent agents to seize unpaid taxes.
    Nagpadala ang gobyerno ng mga ahente upang makumpiska ang mga hindi nabayarang buwis.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to confiscate properties
    to take or seize a person's possessions through the law
    makumpiska ang mga ari-arian

    Related Words

    confiscation
    The action of seizing or taking possession of things owned by others.
    kumpiska

    Slang Meanings

    to be in a bad mood or angry
    Jess's high scores on the exam made me jealous of her.
    Ang taas ng mga score ni Jessa sa exam, kaya naman makumpiska ako sa kanya.
    to be attention-seeking or showy
    Come on, don't be noisy with your friends, you're too attention-seeking.
    Sige na, huwag ka nang makumpiska sa mga kasama mo, masyado kang ma-epal.
    to be judgmental or overly vocal
    Your behavior is overwhelming, it's like you're just judging people.
    Nakaka-impose ang ugali mo, parang makumpiska ka lang sa mga tao.