Mapagnakaw (en. Thievish)

/ma.paɡ.na.kaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a trait or characteristic of someone who is inclined to steal.

His thievish behavior caused fear in the community.

Ang kanyang mapagnakaw na asal ay nagdulot ng takot sa komunidad.

Describes something connected to stealing.

There are thievish ideas that come to his mind.

May mga mapagnakaw na ideya na lumalabas sa kanyang isipan.

Derived from 'mang' and 'nakaw'

thievish hands

Hands ready to steal or do harm.

mapagnakaw na kamay

steal

Refers to the act of taking something without permission.

nakaw

thief

A person who steals.

magnanakaw

thief

The thieves always pretend to be someone else.

Ang mga mapagnakaw ay laging nagbabalat-kayo.

foolishness

Don't be a thief, that's just foolishness.

Huwag kang mapagnakaw, puro kalokohan lang 'yan.

side piece

They say he's a thief because he has a side piece.

Sinasabi nilang siya ay mapagnakaw, kasi may kabit siya.