Sakob (en. Encroachment)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The taking or enslavement of a space or property belonging to another.

The encroachment of foreigners in this land caused conflict.

Ang sakob ng mga dayuhan sa lupaing ito ay nagdulot ng hidwaan.

A legal term referring to the claiming of rights to a property.

The encroachment on their land was unlawful.

Ang sakob sa kanilang lupa ay hindi ayon sa batas.

encroachment of the law

The law that defines the limits of ownership and rights.

sakob ng batas

seizure

An appropriation of property or thing from another person using force.

samsam

Tilted or bent position

I got tired from the awkward bend of my body while sleeping.

Napagod ako sa sobrang sakob ng katawan ko habang natutulog.

An imposing or aggressive creature

Wow, this giant is so imposing, it feels like it’s about to attack me.

Grabe, ang sakob ng kapre na 'to, para siyang nakabait na inaatake ako.

A threat or danger

It felt like a threat the way he looked at me earlier, like he had bad intentions.

Parang sakob ang tingin niya sa akin kanina, parang may balak siyang masama.