Theft in Tagalog

“Theft” in Tagalog is “Pagnanakaw” or “Nakaw.” This term refers to the act of stealing or taking someone else’s property without permission. Understanding how “theft” is expressed in Filipino will help you discuss legal matters and everyday situations involving stolen property.

[Words] = Theft

[Definition]:

• Theft /θeft/
• Noun 1: The act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another.
• Noun 2: An instance of stealing something.
• Noun 3: The crime of deliberately taking property belonging to another person.

[Synonyms] = Pagnanakaw, Nakaw, Pagnakaw, Panloloob, Pagnanakaw ng ari-arian, Pandurukot, Pagbubutaw

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The police are investigating the theft of valuable jewelry from the museum.
• Ex1_PH: Ang pulisya ay nagsisiyasat sa pagnanakaw ng mahalagang alahas mula sa museo.
• Ex2_EN: Identity theft has become a serious problem in the digital age.
• Ex2_PH: Ang pagnanakaw ng pagkakakilanlan ay naging seryosong problema sa panahon ng digital.
• Ex3_EN: He was arrested and charged with theft after being caught shoplifting.
• Ex3_PH: Siya ay inaresto at kinasuhan ng pagnanakaw matapos mahuli sa pagnakaw sa tindahan.
• Ex4_EN: The company installed security cameras to prevent theft in the workplace.
• Ex4_PH: Ang kumpanya ay nag-install ng mga security camera upang maiwasan ang pagnanakaw sa lugar ng trabaho.
• Ex5_EN: Auto theft rates have decreased significantly in the city over the past year.
• Ex5_PH: Ang mga kaso ng pagnanakaw ng sasakyan ay bumaba nang malaki sa lungsod sa nakaraang taon.