Mangyamot (en. To steal)

ma-nyá-mot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action performed with the intention of stealing or taking someone else's property.
Do not steal anything that is not yours.
Huwag mangyamot ng kahit anong bagay na hindi iyo.
A verb that expresses a malicious intent to act wrongly.
Stealing is a bad act that should be avoided.
Ang mangyamot ay isang masamang gawain na dapat iwasan.

Etymology

The word 'mangyamot' originates from the word 'yamot', which means 'to steal' or 'to do wrong'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not steal
A piece of advice or warning against stealing.
Huwag mangyamot

Related Words

yamot
The root word for mangyamot, meaning 'to steal'.
yamot

Slang Meanings

Caught up in an issue or problem, like being stuck in a situation.
My life feels like a mess, I'm going through so many challenges.
Parang mangyamot na ang buhay ko, sobrang daming pinagdadaanan.
Encountered a problem or bad experience.
When our plan went awry, we had to look for a new solution.
Nang mangyamot yung plano namin, naghanap tuloy kami ng panibagong solusyon.