Pansakob (en. Conquest)

pan-sa-kob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of conquering or taking control of an area or group.
The conquest of the conquistadors over local cultures brought about significant change.
Ang pansakob ng mga conquistador sa mga lokal na kalinangan ay nagdulot ng malawak na pagbabago.
The act of uniting or integrating into a larger unit.
In the integration of tribes, there was greater unity.
Sa pansakob ng mga tribo, nagkaroon ng mas malawak na pagkakaisa.
A step or strategy in warfare or conflict.
The general used the conquest as a tactic to defeat the enemy.
Ginamit ng heneral ang pansakob bilang taktika upang talunin ang kalaban.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'sakop' which means inclusion or belonging.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conquest of territory
The act of conquering or controlling a specific area.
pansakob ng teritoryo

Related Words

scope
The totality of things or persons included within a particular group or level.
sakop

Slang Meanings

quickly captures the attention or heart of someone, often related to love
Her smile is really captivating!
Ang ganda ng kanyang ngiti, pansakob talaga!
sudden or unexpected encounter with someone, usually leading to romance or attraction
Our meeting at the mall was unexpected; I didn't see him coming.
Yung pagkikita namin sa mall ay pansakob, hindi ko siya inaasahan.