Mapangangkin (en. To seize)
ma-pang-ang-kin
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or situation where someone claims something.
His claiming brought significant benefits to the company.
Ang kanyang mapapangkin ay nagdala ng malaking pakinabang sa kumpanya.
A term used for the condition of having ownership.
The ownership of these lands is undeniable.
Ang mapapangkin sa mga lupaing ito ay hindi maikakaila.
verb
The act of claiming or taking possession of something.
He decided to claim his deceased father's property.
Siya ay nagpasya na mapangangkin ang ari-arian ng kanyang yumaong ama.
Etymology
From the root word 'pangkin' which means having the opportunity to include something or someone.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to claim everything
An initiative or acceptance of everything around.
mapangangkin ang lahat ng bagay
Related Words
claim
The act of having or owning something.
pangkin
Slang Meanings
rape
The news about the rape case is extremely alarming.
Yung balita tungkol sa mapapangkin ay sobrang nakakabahala.
exploitation
I hope those people don't exploit the children.
Sana hindi maging mapapangkin ang mga taong yun sa mga bata.