sangkot
sangkót with stress marks
being implicated or involved
Usage Note
Sangkot describes involvement or implication in a matter — often with a negative connotation, suggesting entanglement in trouble, crime, or controversy. The phrase 'nasangkot sa iskandalo' (got involved in a scandal) is a common usage. It can also be neutral, simply meaning to be caught up in or connected to an event or issue.
Examples
" Sangkot siya sa gulo. "
Natural Translation
He is involved in the trouble.
Literal Translation
Involved he in trouble.
" Siya ay sangkot sa gulo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is involved in the trouble.
Literal Translation
He/She is involved in trouble.
" Ayaw kong masangkot sa anumang iskandalo, kaya iniiwasan kong makihalubilo sa mga taong palaging may away. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to get involved in any scandal, so I avoid mingling with people who are always in conflict.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I to-be-involved in any scandal, so avoid I to-mingle with the people that always have quarrel.
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