Manloob (en. To conquer)

/mɑn'loɔb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to conquer something within its own territory.
The soldiers planned to invade the enemy territory.
Ang mga sundalo ay nagplano upang manloob sa kaaway na nasasakupan.
To seize or occupy a place or property.
They successfully invaded their target town.
Sila ay nagtagumpay na manloob sa kanilang target na bayan.
The act of entering oneself into an existing system or organization.
He decided to infiltrate a group of writers.
Siya ay nagpasya na manloob sa isang grupo ng mga manunulat.

Etymology

from the root word 'loob' meaning 'inside' or 'heart'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Invade the heart
To become significant or strong in the feelings of others.
Manloob ng puso

Related Words

inside
Expresses the will or the inner self of a person.
loob
to invade
Action of occupying a place or resource from others.
manakop

Slang Meanings

Thief or really ruthless looter.
Who is that thief? Their attitude is different!
Sino ba 'yang manloob na 'yan? Kakaiba ang ugali!
To kidnap or to snatch away.
Your sibling is like a thief, grabbing all your games.
Parang manloob yang kapatid mo, sinasagpang lahat ng laro mo.
A person who always has bad intentions.
Avoid those thieves around, you might get into trouble.
Iwasan mo yung mga manloob sa paligid, baka magkaproblema ka.