Thief in Tagalog

“Thief” in Tagalog is “Magnanakaw” – the common term for someone who steals or takes property unlawfully. Understanding this word and its variations will help you better describe different types of theft and criminals in Filipino conversations. Let’s explore the definitions, synonyms, and practical examples below.

[Words] = Thief

[Definition]:

• Thief /θiːf/
• Noun: A person who steals another person’s property, especially by stealth and without using force or violence.

[Synonyms] = Magnanakaw, Tulisan, Holdaper, Snatcher, Mandurukot

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The thief broke into the house through the back window last night.
• Ex1_PH: Ang magnanakaw ay pumasok sa bahay sa pamamagitan ng likurang bintana kagabi.

• Ex2_EN: Police arrested the thief who had been stealing from local stores.
• Ex2_PH: Inaresto ng pulisya ang magnanakaw na nagnakaw mula sa mga lokal na tindahan.

• Ex3_EN: The thief was caught on security camera taking the wallet.
• Ex3_PH: Ang magnanakaw ay nahuli sa security camera habang kinukuha ang pitaka.

• Ex4_EN: She realized a thief had stolen her phone on the crowded bus.
• Ex4_PH: Napagtanto niya na may magnanakaw na nagnakaw ng kanyang telepono sa siksikang bus.

• Ex5_EN: The community worked together to catch the thief who had been targeting elderly residents.
• Ex5_PH: Nagtulungan ang komunidad upang hulihin ang magnanakaw na tumatarget sa matatandang residente.