To snatch or grab (tl. Madakip)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Nakita ko na madakip ang bola.
I saw him snatch the ball.
Context: daily life
Mabilis na madakip ng bata ang kendi.
The child quickly grabbed the candy.
Context: daily life
Ayaw ko ng tao na madakip ng ibang gamit.
I don't like someone who snatches other people's things.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Siya ay madakip ng mga tao sa bestida niya.
She was snatched by people for her dress.
Context: daily life
Bago siya makaalis, madakip ng pusa ang laruan.
Before he left, the cat snatched the toy.
Context: daily life
Kailangan maging maingat sa madakip ng mga bagay sa publiko.
One must be careful not to snatch things in public.
Context: social situation

Advanced (C1-C2)

Ang kanyang intensyon ay hindi upang madakip kundi upang tulungan.
His intention was not to snatch but to help.
Context: society
Minsan, ang isang pagkakataon ay madakip sa hindi inaasahang paraan.
Sometimes, an opportunity may be snatched in an unexpected manner.
Context: abstract concept
Naging seryoso ang sitwasyon dahil madakip nila ang mga dokumento nang hindi nag-iisip.
The situation became serious because they snatched the documents without thinking.
Context: society

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