Pagsamsam (en. Seizure)

/paɡˈsamsam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of taking or acquiring something from a person or place.

A seizure of illegal drugs was carried out from the sellers.

Isinagawa ang pagsamsam ng mga iligal na gamot mula sa mga nagbebenta.

The process of obtaining or receiving something rightfully or otherwise.

He granted permission for the seizure of his properties.

Nagbigay siya ng permiso para sa pagsamsam ng kanyang mga ari-arian.

A legal measure whereby authorities take property from offenders.

Seizures of yachts used in smuggling were executed.

Nagawa ang pagsamsam sa mga yate na ginamit sa smuggling.

from the word 'sam' meaning mountain or gathering, with the prefix 'pag-' to denote the process.

seizure of property

Acquisition of properties from a person, often requiring legal processes.

pagsamsam ng ari-arian

confiscation of goods

Act of seizing goods that are illegal or unauthorized.

pagsamsam ng kalakal

seize

The word referring to the act of taking or seizing.

samsam

hold

Refers to having control or ownership of something.

hawak

To take everything or seize the property of others

The bandits raided the residents' houses in the neighborhood.

Ang mga bandido ay nag-pagsamsam sa mga bahay ng mga tao sa barangay.

Gathering in one place for a fun occasion

Let's gather at Lito's house later; he said there's a feast.

Tayo mag-pagsamsam sa bahay ni Lito mamaya, may handaan daw.