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    Manakawan (en. Robbed)

    ma-na-ka-wan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The process of stealing from one person by another.
    Thieves will rob the jewelry store.
    Manakawan ng mga kawatan ang tindahan ng alahas.
    Taking things that do not belong to you through force or deception.
    When he returned, he noticed that he had been robbed while asleep.
    Nang bumalik siya, napansin niya na siya ay manakawan habang tulog.
    Having the experience of being stolen from.
    He was surprised to learn that he was robbed on the street.
    Nagulat siya nang malaman na siya ay manakawan sa kalye.

    Etymology

    The term 'manakawan' comes from the word 'nakaw' which means stealing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    robbed of a house
    The act of stealing inside a home.
    manakawan ng bahay
    robbed of a cellphone
    The act of stealing a cellphone from its owner.
    manakawan ng cellphone

    Related Words

    theft
    The action or process of taking something without permission.
    nakaw
    thief
    A person who commits theft.
    magnanakaw

    Slang Meanings

    Victimized by a thief
    Oh no, I got robbed last night on the jeep!
    Naku, manakawan ako kagabi sa jeep!
    To run out of money or wealth
    Because of bad decisions, it feels like I’m going to be robbed of my money.
    Dahil sa mga maling desisyon, parang manakawan na ako ng pera.
    To be outsmarted or taken advantage of
    Don’t get too swayed by him, you’ll just be robbed of opportunities!
    Huwag kang ma-swag sa kanya, manakawan ka lang ng pagkakataon!