From root: akin
Usage Note
Pag-aakin refers to the act of claiming something as one's own, such as an idea or a piece of property.
Examples
" Mali ang pag-aakin ng ideya. "
Natural Translation
Appropriating an idea is wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the appropriation of idea.
" Mali ang pag-aakin ng lupa. "
Natural Translation
The appropriation of land is wrong.
Literal Translation
Wrong the appropriation of land.
" Maraming away sa pamilya ang nagsimula dahil sa pag-aakin ng ari-arian na hindi naman talaga sa kanila. "
Natural Translation
Many family quarrels started because of the appropriation of property that did not actually belong to them.
Literal Translation
Many quarrels in family the started because of the appropriation of property that not actually theirs.
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