Mangawat

to steal; to robverb

Alternative meanings

To take something that belongs to another person without permission; to commit theft or robbery.

Pronunciation

mah-NGAH-waht

Root and affixes

Related to kawat, theft or the act of stealing. Mangawat is the verb form meaning to steal.

Variants or conjugations

mangawat; theft; stolen; thief; stealing

Related words and expressions

crime; illegal; police; punishment; offense; property

Meaning and usage notes

Mangawat is used for stealing in general. Kawat can refer to theft or stealing depending on the sentence; kawatan can refer to a thief.