Possession in Tagalog

“Possession” in Tagalog translates to “pag-aari,” “pagmamay-ari,” or “pagtataglay” depending on whether you’re referring to ownership, property, or having something. These terms capture the essence of possession in various contexts.

Dive deeper into the meanings, related terms, and usage examples of “possession” in Tagalog below.

[Words] = Possession

[Definition]:

• Possession /pəˈzeʃ.ən/
• Noun 1: The state of having, owning, or controlling something.
• Noun 2: Something that is owned or possessed; property or belongings.
• Noun 3: The state of being controlled by a demon or spirit (supernatural context).
• Noun 4: Control of the ball or puck in sports.

[Synonyms] = Pag-aari, Pagmamay-ari, Pagtataglay, Ari-arian, Pag-angkin, Kepemilikan, Hawak

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The house is now in her possession after the inheritance.
• Ex1_PH: Ang bahay ay nasa kanyang pag-aari na ngayon pagkatapos ng pamana.
• Ex2_EN: He lost all his possessions in the fire.
• Ex2_PH: Nawala niya ang lahat ng kanyang mga ari-arian sa sunog.
• Ex3_EN: The possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime.
• Ex3_PH: Ang pagtataglay ng ilegal na droga ay isang seryosong krimen.
• Ex4_EN: The team maintained possession of the ball for most of the game.
• Ex4_PH: Ang koponan ay napanatili ang hawak ng bola sa karamihan ng laro.
• Ex5_EN: Her most valuable possession is her grandmother’s ring.
• Ex5_PH: Ang kanyang pinakamahalagang pag-aari ay ang singsing ng kanyang lola.