Steal in Tagalog

“Steal” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “magnakaw” or “nakawin”, referring to the act of taking something without permission. Understanding the nuances of this word helps grasp its various uses in Filipino conversations and contexts.

[Words] = Steal

[Definition]:

• Steal /stiːl/
• Verb 1: To take another person’s property without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.
• Verb 2: To move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously.
• Noun: A bargain or something acquired at a very low price.

[Synonyms] = Magnakaw, Nakawin, Manakaw, Tangay, Agawin, Manluko, Mambulgar

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Someone tried to steal my wallet at the crowded market yesterday.
• Ex1_PH: May sumubok na magnakaw ng pitaka ko sa masiksik na palengke kahapon.
• Ex2_EN: The thief managed to steal thousands of pesos from the store.
• Ex2_PH: Ang magnanakaw ay nagawang nakawin ang libu-libong piso mula sa tindahan.
• Ex3_EN: Don’t let anyone steal your dreams and aspirations in life.
• Ex3_PH: Huwag mong hayaang nakawin ng sinuman ang iyong mga pangarap at hangarin sa buhay.
• Ex4_EN: The cat would steal into the kitchen when no one was looking.
• Ex4_PH: Ang pusa ay papasok nang palihim sa kusina kapag walang nakatingin.
• Ex5_EN: At that price, this phone is an absolute steal!
• Ex5_PH: Sa presyong iyan, ang teleponong ito ay talagang napakamura!