Pagsaklot (en. Seizure)
/pʌgˈsɐk.lot/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of taking or seizing something.
The seizure of illegal goods by authorities is important for maintaining the law.
Ang pagsaklot ng mga awtoridad sa mga iligal na kalakal ay mahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng batas.
A process of taking something away from a person or place.
A brutal seizure occurred in their village during the prolonged war.
Isang malupit na pagsaklot ang naganap sa kanilang baryo noong nagtagal ang digmaan.
Seizure that causes loss of property.
Many were affected by the seizure of land for infrastructural projects.
Marami ang naapektuhan sa pagsaklot ng lupa para sa mga proyektong pang-infrastruktura.
Etymology
Root word: saklot
Common Phrases and Expressions
seizure of property
The act of taking someone else's property without permission.
pagsaklot ng ari-arian
Related Words
seize
It means to take or grab something.
saklot
seizure
The act of taking things that belong to others.
pagsamsam
Slang Meanings
Extreme anger or annoyance.
Damn, I was furious with him when I found out he was lying!
Grabe, pagsaklot ko sa kanya nung nalaman kong sinungaling siya!
Extremely tired and frustrated.
When he got home, he looked completely worn out from work.
Pagdating niya sa bahay, mukhang pagsaklot na pagsaklot siya sa trabaho.
Sudden anger without reason.
Why are you saying that like you're angry? We don't have any problem.
Bakit ka nagsasabi na parang may pagsaklot ka? Wala naman tayong problema.