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    Panakaw (en. Theft)

    /pɑˈnɑkɑw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of crime where a person takes someone else's property without permission.
    The theft is against the law and has corresponding penalties.
    Ang panakaw ay labag sa batas at may karampatang parusa.
    The act of stealing or taking something that does not belong to you.
    He was caught attempting theft in the store.
    Siya ay nahuli habang nagtangkang gumawa ng panakaw sa tindahan.
    The result of a theft.
    The theft of their gadgets caused fear among the people.
    Ang panakaw ng kanilang gadgets ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    From the word 'nakaw' meaning to take something without permission.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stealthy theft
    A quick or secretive action to steal.
    panakaw na pagnanakaw

    Related Words

    thief
    A person who commits theft.
    nagnakaw
    overflow
    Means excess that could lead to theft.
    nag-uumapaw

    Slang Meanings

    Sneaky taking or bribery
    Your advantage in the exam is just a theft because you didn't study.
    Panakaw lang ang bentahe mo sa exam dahil hindi mo naman pinag-aralan.
    Talent or ability that isn't obvious
    Your skill in basketball is sneaky because you don't even mention it.
    Panakaw yung galing mo sa basketball, dahil hindi mo naman ito sinasabi.
    A maneuver or action that you can't see
    That movement of hers is like a theft, you can't figure out what her plan is.
    Parang panakaw yung galaw niyang yan, hindi mo malaman kung anong balak.