Mangamkam (en. To seize)

/maŋɡamˈkam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action of taking or seizing something from another person.

He decided to seize some bread from the tree because he had no food.

Nagpasya siyang mangamkam ng ilang tinapay sa puno dahil wala siyang pagkain.

Taking an action without consent from the owner.

To seize property is against the law.

Ang mangamkam ng ari-arian ay labag sa batas.

Taking power or control from another person.

Dictators often seize power.

Madalas mangamkam ng kapangyarihan ang mga diktador.

The term 'mangamkam' originates from the word 'kamkam' meaning to take or grasp.

to seize an opportunity

To take advantage of a situation for one's own benefit.

mangamkam ng pagkakataon

to seize wealth

To take or grab the wealth of others.

mangamkam ng yaman

kamkam

Means to take or seize.

kamkam

A person who loves gossip.

Juan, the gossip, always has news about everyone.

Si Juan, ang mangamkam, lagi na lamang may balita tungkol sa lahat.

A person who always interferes in others' lives.

Don't interfere, you're being nosy again!

Huwag kang makialam, mangamkam ka na naman!

Deliberately meddling or intruding in discussions that don’t involve you.

You're so nosy; this doesn't even involve you!

Napaka-mangamkam mo, wala ka namang kinalaman dito!