isakdal
isákdal with stress marks
to charge (someone)
From root: sakdal
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
isinakdal
i-si-NAK-dal
charged
Present (Incomplete)
isinasakdal
i-si-na-SAK-dal
is being charged
Future (Contemplated)
isasakdal
i-sa-SAK-dal
will be charged
Usage Note
Isakdal is the object-focus i- form of sakdal, used when the accused person is the sentence topic. It is the standard legal phrasing for filing charges against someone and is common in court documents, news reporting, and police blotter language.
Examples
" Isakdal natin ang magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
Let's charge the thief.
Literal Translation
Charge we the thief.
" Kailangan ninyo na isakdal ang magnanakaw sa pulisya. "
Natural Translation
You need to charge the thief at the police station.
Literal Translation
Need you to charge the thief to police.
" Nagdesisyon ang biktima na isakdal ang driver matapos itong tumakas sa lugar ng aksidente. "
Natural Translation
The victim decided to charge the driver after he fled the scene of the accident.
Literal Translation
Decided the victim to charge the driver after this fled at place of accident.
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