Pananakop (en. Conquest)

/pɑnɑnɑkʊp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process where a group or individual gains control or power over others.
The occupation of the natives by colonizers lasted for many centuries.
Ang pananakop ng mga mananakop sa mga katutubo ay tumagal ng maraming siglo.
The state of being occupied or under the power of another country or authority.
The occupation of the country in the colonies resulted in a people's uprising.
Ang pananakop ng bansa sa mga kolonya ay nagresulta sa pag-aalsa ng mga tao.
The act of seizing or occupying a place, territory, or characteristics belonging to another person or group.
The conquest of other countries' lands led to many wars.
Ang pananakop sa mga lupain ng ibang bansa ay nagdulot ng maraming digmaan.

Etymology

root word: sakop

Common Phrases and Expressions

foreign conquest
Occupation of a local territory by a foreign nation.
pananakop ng banyaga
conquest of colonies
Occupation and governance of a country over its colonies.
pananakop sa mga kolonya

Related Words

sphere of control
An adjective referring to a territory or item controlled by someone.
sakop
colony
A territory occupied by a foreign nation.
kolonya

Slang Meanings

Conquest or takeover of territory.
It's like there's a takeover happening in our neighborhood, it seems like he controls everything.
Parang may pananakop na nangyayari sa barangay namin, parang lahat na lang ay kontrolado niya.
Exerting power over other people or groups.
In discussions, he always shows his dominance in the group, like he's the one in control of everything.
Sa mga usapan, lagi niyang pinapakita ang kanyang pananakop sa grupo, parang siya ang may hawak ng lahat.
Confrontation or challenge against an opponent in something.
In this match, our team's dominance will surely win because of our strategy.
Sa laban na ito, ang pananakop ng aming team ay tiyak na mananalo dahil sa aming estratehiya.