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    Pagkubkob (en. Siege)

    pag-kub-kob

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A military strategy where a place is attacked and surrounded to force surrender.
    The siege of the city lasted for three months.
    Ang pagkubkob sa lungsod ay tumagal ng tatlong buwan.
    The process of forcibly finding a way to enter or control a place.
    The siege by the enemies caused fear among the residents.
    Ang pagkubkob ng mga kaaway ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.

    Etymology

    The term 'pagkubkob' originates from the root 'kubkob' which means 'to strive to conquer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enemy siege
    the occasional attack of an enemy on a designated place
    pagkubkob ng kaaway

    Related Words

    kubkob
    The root word meaning 'to conquer' or 'to enter forcibly'.
    kubkob

    Slang Meanings

    A sudden and swift raid or attack.
    After the raid on their village, the people scattered.
    Pagkatapos ng pag-pagkubkob sa kanilang baryo, nagdisperse ang mga tao.
    Stopping a situation abruptly.
    They raided the youth's hangout to prevent their trouble.
    Nag-pagkubkob sila sa tambayan ng mga kabataan para pigilan ang kanilang gulo.