EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
fellow thief; corrupt associate...
fair...
fair play...
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/ka-mag-na-NA-kaw/
FIL: Isang taong kasama o kabilang sa isang grupo ng mga magnanakaw; kasabwat sa pagnanakaw.
EN: fellow thief; corrupt associate
The squad you definitely don't want to be a part of. This is the term for someone's partner-in-crime, literally. In modern PH context, it's often thrown around to describe corrupt politicians and their cronies. It's 'tropa' but for illegal withdrawals.
From 'ka-' (denoting relationship/group) + 'magnanakaw' (thief).
ROOT MEANING: Theft; Stolen item
Has a very strong negative and often political connotation.
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🇵🇭 Nahuli ang lider ng sindikato kasama ang kanyang mga kamagnanakaw.
🇺🇸 The syndicate leader was caught along with his fellow thieves.
🇵🇭 Tinawag niyang mga kamagnanakaw ang mga opisyal na sangkot sa korapsyon.
🇺🇸 He called the officials involved in corruption corrupt associates.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.