Pandarambong (en. Embezzlement)

/pan-da-ram-bong/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of crime in which a person acts to steal money or property from a company or institution.
Embezzlement is a serious offense under the law.
Ang pandarambong ay isang seryosong parusa sa ilalim ng batas.
The intentional concealment or appropriation of funds entrusted to an individual.
It was proven that he was involved in embezzlement at his company.
Napatunayan na siya ay sangkot sa pandarambong sa kanyang kumpanya.
The use of position or influence to obtain funds or property in an improper way.
Embezzlement often stems from a lack of integrity in officials.
Ang pandarambong ay madalas na nag-uugat mula sa kawalan ng integridad sa mga opisyal.

Etymology

from the word 'rambong' which refers to theft or illegal actions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

embezzlement in government
embezzlement involving government officials
pandarambong sa gobyerno
cases of embezzlement
legal issues concerning embezzlement
mga kaso ng pandarambong

Related Words

corruption
Abuse of power for personal gain.
korapsyon
deception
Providing false information or leading others astray.
panlilinlang

Slang Meanings

A fraudulent act or trick to get wealth.
I really don't want to join that; it looks like just a scam.
Ayaw ko talagang sumali d'yan, mukhang pandarambong lang 'yan.
Stealing or taking something that isn't yours.
If he gets the project, there's definitely going to be some theft happening.
Kapag siya ang nakakuha ng proyekto, siguradong may pandarambong na mangyayari.
Impersonating or imitating someone else to gain profit.
That's why something's going on; there's a scam happening behind the scenes.
Kaya pala may nangyayari, kasi may pandarambong na nagaganap sa likod.