Pagsakop (en. Conquest)

pág-sá-kop

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of taking or conquering a place or country.
The conquest of territories led to war.
Ang pagsakop sa mga teritoryo ay nagdulot ng digmaan.
The process of expanding the power or influence of an individual or group.
The conquests of empires often involved ideologies.
Ang pagsakop ng mga imperyo ay kadalasang naglalaman ng mga ideolohiya.
The control or management of other people or places.
The takeover of hostages is an act of terrorism.
Ang pagsakop sa mga hostage ay isang aktong terorismo.

Etymology

from the root 'sakop'

Common Phrases and Expressions

conquest of ancestral lands
the process of taking lands traditionally owned by an individual or group
pagsakop sa mga lupaing ninuno

Related Words

to conquer
the action of taking or controlling something or someone.
sakupin
empire
a country or state that has a wide range of power and governance.
imperyo

Slang Meanings

Dominance or control over a place or person.
Wow, the people's dominance over our ancestors' land is intense.
Grabe, sobrang pagsakop ng mga tao sa lupa ng mga ninuno natin.
Capturing or taking hold of attention.
His performance totally captured the whole audience's attention!
Napaka-pagsakop ng kanyang performance sa buong audience!