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    Nakabilanggo (en. Imprisoned)

    na-ka-bi-la-ng-go

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who is imprisoned due to a crime or violation of the law.
    The imprisoned person has the right to receive legal aid.
    Ang nakabilanggo ay may karapatang makakuha ng legal na tulong.
    verb
    The condition of a person who is under imprisonment or arrest.
    He was imprisoned due to debt.
    Siya ay nakabilanggo dahil sa pagbabayad ng utang.

    Etymology

    The word 'nakabilanggo' comes from the root word 'bilanggo', which means 'imprisoned'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    imprisoned in thought
    A person who is trapped in their own ideas or perspectives.
    nakabilanggo sa pag-iisip

    Related Words

    prisoner
    A person who has been charged and imprisoned due to a crime.
    bilanggo
    jail
    A place where people are imprisoned or confined.
    kulungan

    Slang Meanings

    In jail
    He is in jail due to his wrongdoing.
    Nakabilanggo siya dahil sa hindi magandang ginawa.
    Spoken for (in a relationship)
    Even the singles are already taken by him.
    Pati 'yung mga single nabilanggo na sa kanya.
    Tied up
    I feel like I'm tied up at work, no time for myself.
    Parang nakabilanggo ako sa trabaho ko, walang oras para sa sarili.