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theft in Tagalog

pagnanakaw

/θɛft/

theft in Tagalog: pagnanakaw. In English, theft means the act of stealing property.

Tagalog words for theft

act of stealing property
pagnanakaw

English meaning of theft

  1. noun The act of stealing property.

Full definition of theft

theft in a sentence

  • Bike theft is on the rise.
  • A suspect was arrested for the theft of a gold necklace.

Synonyms of theft

All synonyms of theft

theft in other languages

Questions about theft in Tagalog

What is the meaning of theft in Tagalog?
Theft in Tagalog is pagnanakaw.
Ano ang theft sa Tagalog?
Theft: pagnanakaw.
What does theft mean in English?
Theft means the act of stealing property.

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