kupit
kupít with stress marks
pilfer; filch
Usage Note
Kupit refers to petty theft, especially secretly pocketing small amounts of money or items. It is often used humorously or casually for minor pilfering but can carry real moral weight in serious contexts, particularly in domestic and workplace settings.
Examples
" Huwag kang mangupit. "
Natural Translation
Don't pilfer.
Literal Translation
Don't you pilfer.
" Isang mabilis na kupit ang gawa ng bata. "
Natural Translation
The child did a quick pilfering.
Literal Translation
One fast that pilfer the act of child.
" Natanggal sa trabaho ang kahera nang mahuli siyang nangungupit ng pera mula sa kahon araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
The cashier was fired when she was caught pilfering money from the till every day.
Literal Translation
Removed from work the cashier when caught she pilfering of money from the box day-day.
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