kutsaba
kutsabâ with stress marks
cahoots; conspiracy
Usage Note
Kutsaba describes secret collusion or being in cahoots with someone for a questionable purpose. It carries a negative connotation and is often used in accusations of corrupt cooperation, whether in politics, community disputes, or petty schemes.
Examples
" Kutsaba sila ng magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
They are in cahoots with the thief.
Literal Translation
In-cahoots they of thief.
" Kutsaba sila sa pagnanakaw ng pondo. "
Natural Translation
They were in cahoots in stealing the funds.
Literal Translation
In-cahoots they in-the stealing of-the funds.
" Lumabas sa imbestigasyon na may kutsaba ang ilang opisyal sa mga kontratistang nandaya sa proyekto ng gobyerno. "
Natural Translation
The investigation revealed that some officials were in cahoots with the contractors who cheated on the government project.
Literal Translation
Came-out in-the investigation that has cahoots the some officials with-the contractors that-cheated on-the project of government.
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