Sigalbo (en. Swindle)

/siˈgal.bo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A method of deception or trickery to obtain money or wealth from another person.

His swindle resulted in the loss of a large sum of money.

Ang kanyang sigalbo ay nagresulta sa pagkawala ng malaking halaga ng pera.

A person who uses deception to gain benefit.

Because of his being a swindler, many distanced themselves from him as a friend.

Dahil sa pagiging sigalbo niya, marami ang nahiwalay sa kanya bilang kaibigan.

from the root words 'siga' and 'bo'

Don't swindle.

Avoid deception or trickery.

Huwag kang mag-sigalbo.

deception

The process of creating false information to manipulate others.

panlilinlang

cover of darkness

Conducting such activities under cover of darkness or unnoticed.

takip-silim

blinded or quickened in running

He was in a 'sigalbo' during his sprints earlier.

Naka-sigalbo siya sa kanyang sprints kanina.

confused or bewildered

I feel 'sigalbo' with all this information.

Para akong sigalbo sa lahat ng impormasyon na ito.

quick or hurried movements

The people were so 'sigalbo' when the sale opened.

Sobrang sigalbo ng mga tao nang mabuksan ang sale.