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    Nakawan (en. Theft)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of taking or stealing something that is not yours.
    The theft at the neighbor's house caused fear throughout the community.
    Ang nakawan sa bahay ng kapitbahay ay nagdulot ng takot sa buong barangay.
    A situation where items are missing due to theft.
    There have been many thefts that occurred in this area.
    Maraming nakawan ang naganap sa lugar na ito.
    The crime of stealing.
    Theft can be punished by law.
    Ang nakawan ay isang maaring parusahan ng batas.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    opportunistic theft
    Taking the opportunity for theft to occur.
    nakawan ng pagkakataon

    Related Words

    thief
    A person who steals or refers to a criminal evading the law.
    magnanakaw
    safeguard
    The practice of taking care of items to prevent them from being stolen.
    alagaan

    Slang Meanings

    theft
    The robbery in our neighborhood was intense, so many things went missing!
    Grabe yung nakawan sa barangay namin, ang daming nawawalang gamit!
    a smash-and-grab
    It's like a smash-and-grab, you can't see anything left in the malls!
    Parang nakawan ng saksakan, wala ka nang makikita sa mga mall!
    a con artist or trickster
    Oh no, my twin is a total con artist, it's as if there's a bitter trickster in them!
    Naku, 'yung kambal ko, nakawan 'yan, tila ba may bitter na katok!