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    Masakop (en. Conquer)

    /ma-sa-kop/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of seizing or taking control of a place or group.
    They were conquered by foreigners in the 16th century.
    Sila ay masakop ng mga dayuhan noong ika-16 na siglo.
    The victory against an opponent or enemy.
    He was able to conquer his fears and continued to fight.
    Nagawa niyang masakop ang kanyang mga takot at nagpatuloy sa laban.
    Achieving success through discipline or effort.
    You can conquer your goals as long as you work hard.
    Masakop mo ang iyong mga layunin basta't ikaw ay magsikap.

    Etymology

    Combination of 'masa', meaning 'land' or 'people', and 'kop', meaning 'to seize' or 'influence'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conquer the world
    To be powerful or influence the entire world.
    masakop ang mundo
    conquer the heart
    To have an effect on a person's feelings.
    masakop ang puso

    Related Words

    soldier
    A person who works or trains for the military, often involved in conquest.
    sundalo
    imperialism
    A policy of conquering and governing other territories.
    imperyalismo

    Slang Meanings

    To bite
    When the enemy started to take over, we hid in the hiding place.
    Mga saan masakop ng kalaban, nagtago kami sa mapagtaguan.
    To dominate
    In the game, you really need to take over the whole board to win.
    Sa laro, kailangan mo talagang masakop ang buong board para manalo.
    To conquer or take over
    Let's take over the students, this will be more fun!
    Sakupin natin ang sudyante, mas masaya ito!