Paldak (en. Snatch)

pal-dak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sudden grabbing of an object from a person.

The snatching done by the thief was quick and unnoticed.

Ang paldak na ginawa ng magnanakaw ay mabilis at hindi napansin.

verb

To perform the action of snatching or taking something without permission.

Snatch items that do not belong to you.

Paldakin ang mga bagay na hindi sa iyo.

From a regional term in the Tagalog dialect of Batangas.

snatch taking

quickly taking something from another person

paldak na pagkuha

thief

A person who steals or takes things without permission.

magnanakaw

life snatcher

A way of taking things that should not belong to you.

agaw-buhay

explosion of anger or annoyance

He had a fit when he found out he was cheated.

Nag-paldak siya nung nalaman niyang naloko siya.

loud sigh or shout

Ugh! It's so hot! We need to go out.

Paldak! Sobrang init! Kailangan na nating lumabas.

sudden action or impulsive movement

In his rage, he stormed out impulsively.

Sa sobrang galit, nag-paldak siya at nag-aranggada sa labas.