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    Mananakop (en. Invader)

    /ma.na.na.kop/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A term referring to the act of taking over or conquering a place or person.
    The invader started a war for his purpose.
    Ang mananakop ay nagsimula ng digmaan para sa kanyang layunin.
    It also refers to a country's annexation or conquest of another country.
    The invader attempted to conquer the whole town.
    Ang mananakop ay nagtangkang sakupin ang buong bayan.
    Can refer to a person actively engaged in conquest.
    The invaders did not hesitate to show their force.
    Ang mga mananakop ay hindi nag-atubiling ipakita ang kanilang pwersa.

    Etymology

    root word 'tanakop'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land invader
    Conquest or annexation of a territory.
    mananakop ng lupain
    war invader
    A person acting to conquer an opponent in battle.
    mananakop sa digmaan

    Related Words

    conquer
    The act of taking over or entering a place or territory.
    sakupin
    invasion
    The process of conquering a country or place from outside.
    invasyon

    Slang Meanings

    thief
    Those killer bees might steal our honey again.
    Baka mananakop na naman yung mga killer bees sa honey natin.
    branch of the government
    They're like conquerors, only thinking about their power.
    Parang sila mananakop, wala nang ibang inisip kundi ang kanilang kapangyarihan.
    intruder
    Don't conquer others' conversations, don't interfere.
    Huwag kang mananakop sa usapan ng iba, huwag makialam.