Numakaw (en. Stolen)

nu-ma-kaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The process of taking an object or property illegally.

He stole a cellphone from the store.

Numakaw siya ng cellphone sa tindahan.

Taking something without permission.

What he did was steal jewelry from the guests.

Ang kanyang ginawa ay numakaw ng alahas mula sa mga bisita.

Taking something by deceit or lies.

People say he stole the idea from his friend.

Sabi ng mga tao, numakaw siya ng ideya mula sa kanyang kaibigan.

stole the opportunity

gained an unauthorized benefit or opportunity

numakaw ng pagkakataon

stolen

a noun referring to something that was stolen.

nakaw

thief

a person who steals or pilfers.

magnanakaw

stolen / liar

Wow, he totally numakaw in the exam! His score is so high, but he didn’t study at all.

Grabe, numakaw siya sa exam! Ang taas ng score niya, pero 'di naman siya nag-aral.

to fool

You numakaw me in the bet earlier, and you didn’t even help me!

Numakaw ka naman sa pusta kanina, hindi mo man lang ako tinulungan!

forged

Your message numakaw, I thought you were sincere!

Yung message mo, numakaw pala. Akala ko sincere ka!