Mandurukot (en. Pickpocket)

man-doo-roo-kot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who steals items from others, often using unnoticed methods.

The pickpocket was caught by the police while in a crowded place.

Ang mandurukot ay nahuli ng mga pulis habang nasa mataong lugar.

From the word 'rukot,' meaning thief, combined with 'man' which indicates action.

Don't be a victim of pickpockets

A warning to be careful to avoid being robbed.

Huwag maging biktima ng mandurukot

thief

A general term for individuals who steal.

magnanakaw

theft

The act of taking someone's property without permission.

pagnanakaw

Thief who works in crowded places, often with some cleverness in disguise.

My friend is a pickpocket at the mall, faster than lightning!

Yung tropa ko, mandurukot siya sa mall, mabilis pa sa kidlat!

A person who loves to steal but seems indifferent to the consequences.

That pickpocket acts like he has no fear of being caught!

Ang mandurukot na 'yan, parang walang takot sa mga waya't imahe!