Mandudukot (en. Pickpocket)

/man-du-du-kot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who takes something from another person without permission, usually in a crowded situation.

The pickpocket acted in front of many people on the bus.

Ang mandudukot ay kumilos sa mata ng maraming tao sa bus.

A term used for anyone attempting to steal someone else's belongings, especially in public places.

People alerted the authorities about the pickpocket in the market.

Inalerto ng mga tao ang mga otoridad ukol sa mandudukot sa merkado.

verb

The act of picking or taking things from a person without their knowledge.

Pickpocketing activities are prohibited in public places.

Bawal ang mandudukot na mga gawain sa mga pampublikong lugar.

The term 'mandudukot' originates from the word 'dukot' which means 'to take' or 'to gather' associated with the verb 'man' indicating action.

Oh no, there's a pickpocket!

A warning that there is someone taking things without permission.

Naku, may mandudukot!

take

The act of taking something from a person without permission.

dukot

hiding

A term for people attempting to conceal themselves or act unlawfully.

nagkukulong

a trickster or someone who steals deviously

My classmate seems like a pickpocket; there's always something broken in my bag.

Parang mandudukot yung kaklase ko, lagi na lang may nakakuwang sira-sira sa bag ko.

a persistent thief

Stay away from that corner; there are lots of pickpockets there.

Iwas ka sa kanto, maraming mandudukot doon.

skilled at hiding money or items

Brother can pickpocket our parents' wallet, but he's really good at hiding it.

Si kuya, mandudukot sa wallet ng magulang niya pero ang galing naman niyang magtago.