tiklo
tiklô with stress marks
arrested
Usage Note
Tiklo is a colloquial term for being caught or arrested by police, used with a mix of humor or shock in casual storytelling about run-ins with authorities. It sits in the same informal register as huli and natimbog.
Examples
" Tiklo na ang mandurukot. "
Natural Translation
The pickpocket has already been arrested.
Literal Translation
Arrested already the pickpocket.
" Tiklo ang magnanakaw kagabi. "
Natural Translation
The thief was arrested last night.
Literal Translation
Arrested the thief last night.
" Matapos ang ilang buwang paghahabol ng pulisya, tiklo rin sa wakas ang pinuno ng grupo ng mga magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
After several months of police pursuit, the leader of the gang of thieves was finally caught.
Literal Translation
After the several month pursuit of police, arrested also at end the leader of group of thieves.
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