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    Umagaw (en. To steal)

    /uˈmaɡaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of taking something from someone or somewhere without permission.
    He stole money from his pocket.
    Umagaw siya ng pera mula sa kanyang bulsa.
    The use of force or deception to obtain something.
    He stole the attention away from his classmates.
    Umagaw siya ng atensyon mula sa kanyang mga kaklase.
    The act of taking an opportunity or privilege from others.
    He seized the opportunity to study abroad.
    Umagaw siya ng pagkakataon na makapag-aral sa ibang bansa.

    Etymology

    From the root 'agaw' or 'to take'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stole the scene
    Captivated attention or took control of a situation.
    umagaw ng eksena

    Related Words

    take
    A verb meaning to take from someone.
    agaw
    to steal
    A verb referring to the unauthorized taking of someone else's property.
    magnakaw

    Slang Meanings

    To court or show interest in someone.
    That new person I met really caught my attention.
    Yung bagong kakilala mo, umagaw talaga sa atensyon ko.
    To become a source of trouble or chaos in a situation.
    Why is everyone fighting? It's like Mark stirred things up again.
    Bakit ang daming nag-aaway? Parang umagaw na naman si Mark sa eksena.
    To cry or weep dramatically.
    Did you see that? She caught everyone's attention with her crying.
    Nakita mo yun? Umagaw siya ng atensyon sa pag-iyak niya.