From root: akin
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nang-akin
nang-a-KIN
claimed as one's own
Present (Incomplete)
nang-a-akin
nang-a-a-KIN
claiming as one's own
Future (Contemplated)
mang-a-akin
mang-a-a-KIN
will claim as one's own
Usage Note
Mang-akin is used when someone acts to possess something that does not belong to them, often carrying a connotation of selfishness or greed. It is frequently applied in contexts of claiming credit for an idea or taking ownership of a physical object without permission.
Examples
" Huwag kang mang-akin ng hindi sa iyo. "
Natural Translation
Don't claim what isn't yours.
Literal Translation
Don't you claim-as-own of not to you.
" Sinubukan niyang mang-akin ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
He tried to claim as one's own some land.
Literal Translation
Tried he claim-as-one's-own of land.
" Madalas siyang mang-akin ng ideya ng iba, kaya marami nang umiwas sa kanya sa opisina. "
Natural Translation
He often claims other people's ideas as his own, so many at the office have started avoiding him.
Literal Translation
Often he claim-as-own of idea of others, so many already avoid at him at office.
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