mandarambong
mandarambóng with stress marks
robber; plunderer
From root: dambong
Usage Note
Mandarambong is formed with the mang- prefix on dambong (to plunder) and describes someone who takes by force — often used in political or criminal contexts. It carries a somewhat more formal or literary register than magnanakaw, making it common in news reporting and political commentary.
Examples
" Takot ang bayan sa mandarambong. "
Natural Translation
The town is afraid of the plunderer.
Literal Translation
Afraid the town of plunderer.
" Nahuli ang mandarambong. "
Natural Translation
The robber was caught.
Literal Translation
Caught the robber.
" Mga mandarambong ang sinisisi ng mga tao sa pagkawasak ng kanilang likas na yaman. "
Natural Translation
The people blame the plunderers for the destruction of their natural resources.
Literal Translation
Plural plunderers the blamed of plural people for destruction of their natural [na] wealth.
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