Pagkadakip (en. Apprehension)

/pag-ka-da-kip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of capturing a person or thing with the intention of apprehending.
The apprehension of the suspect was carried out by the police.
Ang pagkakadakip sa suspek ay isinagawa ng mga pulis.
An instance of detaining a person accompanied by legal action.
After the apprehension, the suspect was taken to the police station.
Matapos ang pagkakadakip, dinala ang suspek sa himpilan ng pulisya.
The act of taking a person from a specific situation or location.
The apprehension of the accused allowed the investigation to proceed.
Ang pagkakadakip sa mga akusado ay nagbigay-daan sa pagpapatuloy ng imbestigasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

apprehension of criminals
The act of arresting individuals who have committed a crime.
pagkadakip sa mga kriminal
quick apprehension
The swift arrest or capture of a suspect.
mabilis na pagkakadakip

Related Words

capture
A term meaning 'to seize' or 'to catch'.
dakip
arrest
The legal apprehension of a person who is at fault.
aresto

Slang Meanings

Caught
Did you see? It’s like he got caught in this place.
Nakita mo ba? Parang pagkakadakip na siya sa lugar na 'to.
Arrested
Of course, his arrest was caught in the act of doing business.
Siyempre, pagkakadakip sa kanya ay nahuli siya sa aktong nagnenegosyo.
Pinched
Why is he taking so long to come back? He got pinched by the police.
Bakit ang tagal niyang bumalik? Timbog siya sa pagkakadakip ng pulis.
Snatched
Wow, it’s like he was snatched in the capture of people earlier.
Aba, parang sakmal siya sa pagkakadakip ng mga tao kanina.