Timbog (en. Caught or arrested)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of catching a person, typically by authorities.
The criminal was caught and nabbed by the police.
Nahuli ang kriminal at timbog siya ng pulisya.
The encounter of an unexpected catch in a situation.
His plan was busted when he couldn't enter the award ceremony.
Tim bog ang kanyang plano nang hindi siya makapasok sa parangal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caught by the law
Caught by the authorities while violating the law.
tim bog sa batas

Related Words

arrest
The legal apprehension of a person by police or authorities.
aresto
capture
The act of unexpectedly apprehending a person.
huli

Slang Meanings

Caught or arrested
My neighbor got caught in a raid earlier.
Timbog yung kapitbahay ko kanina sa raid.
Ran into problems
Our plan got messed up again, let's just forget it.
Timbog na naman yung plano natin, huhuwag na lang.
Overwhelmed or struggling
I'm so overwhelmed with everything I'm doing!
Timbog na timbog na ako sa dami ng ginagawa ko!