Sumakop (en. Conquer)

/suˈmakop/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Entered under the power or control of another person or group.

He showed strength when he conquered his opponent.

Ipinakita niya ang lakas nang siya ay sumakop sa kanyang kalaban.

Achieve victory in a fight or battle.

They needed to conquer the town to seize its resources.

Kailangan nilang sumakop sa bayan upang makuha ang mga yaman nito.

Manage or control a situation or thing.

He took over and set new rules in the organization.

Siya ay sumakop at nagtakda ng mga bagong alituntunin sa samahan.

conquer an entire country

Have control over an entire country.

sumakop ng buong bansa

conquer the mind

Become the dominant part of a person's mind or feelings.

sumakop ng isipan

domain

The territory or area under the control or influence of a person or group.

sakop

conquest

The process of gaining control over a place, usually by force.

pananakop

To intervene or impose in a situation

He joined the conversation even though he wasn't involved.

Sumakop siya sa usapan kahit hindi naman siya kasali.

To assert or dominate

You should take charge in the group if you want to be recognized.

Dapat sumakop ka sa grupo kung gusto mong makilala.