dukot
dukót with stress marks
kidnap; draw out from pocket
Usage Note
Dukot primarily means to reach into and pull something out — from a pocket or a bag — but in a more serious register it also means to abduct or kidnap. News reports use dukot for kidnapping cases, while everyday speech uses it for the casual act of reaching into one's pocket.
Examples
" Dukutin mo ang barya. "
Natural Translation
Take out the coins.
Literal Translation
Draw-out you the coins.
" Isang mabilis na dukot ang ginawa niya. "
Natural Translation
He/She did a quick draw from the pocket.
Literal Translation
One fast that draw-out the did he/she.
" Mabilis niyang dinukot ang selpon sa bulsa nang marinig ang tawag mula sa kaniyang ina. "
Natural Translation
He quickly pulled the phone from his pocket when he heard the call from his mother.
Literal Translation
Fast he drew-out the phone in pocket when heard the call from his mother.
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