Pagkakasakop (en. Occupation)

/paɡka̍kasakoːp/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The state or process of being occupied or encompassed.
The occupation of lands under the law poses many challenges.
Ang pagkakasakop ng mga lupa sa ilalim ng batas ay nagdudulot ng maraming hamon.
A form of governance where one country or territory is occupied by another country.
The occupation by colonial powers changed the face of history.
Ang pagkakasakop ng mga kolonyal na kapangyarihan ay nagbago sa mukha ng kasaysayan.
The taking or enforcement of authority in a place.
The military occupation in a region instills fear in the residents.
Ang pagkakasakop ng militar sa isang rehiyon ay nagdudulot ng takot sa mga residente.

Etymology

From the root word 'sakop' with the prefix 'pagka-' indicating an action or state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

occupation of a country
The control of a place by another country.
pagkakasakop ng isang bansa

Related Words

to occupy
The act of taking over or controlling something.
sakupin
excess
Out of bounds or excess beyond the scope.
sobra

Slang Meanings

Interference in a place or situation.
The invasion of other countries into ours is not right.
Yung pagkakasakop ng ibang bansa sa atin ay hindi tama.
Taking control or domination over something.
Wow, the company is rapidly taking over smaller businesses!
Aba, ang bilis ng pagkakasakop ng kumpanya sa mga mas maliliit na negosyo!
Attack or overcoming enemies.
In the game, the enemy's takeover of our territory led to our defeat.
Sa laro, ang pagkakasakop ng kalaban sa aming teritoryo ay naging sanhi ng aming pagkatalo.