Mamugo (en. To steal)

/maˈmuɡo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An act or motion of stealing.
People are stealing in the middle of the night.
Ang mga tao ay nagmamugo sa gitna ng gabi.
Performing an illegal act of taking someone else's property.
Do not steal, as it is against the law.
Huwag kang mamugo, dahil ito ay labag sa batas.
The action of taking something that does not belong to you.
Stealing is a big sin.
Isang malaking kasalanan ang mamugo.

Etymology

From the word 'mugo' meaning 'to steal' or 'thief'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't steal!
A warning not to commit theft.
Huwag mamugo!

Related Words

theft
An item acquired, such as through stealing.
nakaw
thief
A person who commits theft.
magnanakaw

Slang Meanings

To become friends or close.
You know, Mia and Jake are already 'mamugo' now.
Alam mo ba, si Mia at si Jake, nagmamugo na sila ngayon.
To collaborate or work on a project together.
Vince and I will 'mamugo' on our school project.
Magmamugo kami ni Vince sa project natin sa school.