umit
umít with stress marks
pilfer; petty theft
Usage Note
Umit refers to small-scale pilfering — taking minor items or small amounts of money, often from an employer or household, in a sneaky manner. It is less severe than outright robbery (pagnanakaw) but still carries a strong social stigma. The term is often used in domestic settings when describing a helper or employee suspected of taking small items.
Examples
" Huwag kang umumit ng pera. "
Natural Translation
Don't pilfer money.
Literal Translation
Don't you pilfer of money.
" Ang umit ng kendi ay masama. "
Natural Translation
Pilfering candy is bad.
Literal Translation
The pilfer of candy is bad.
" Pinaalis ng amo ang katulong matapos mahuling umuumit ng maliliit na halaga mula sa kahon ng pera. "
Natural Translation
The employer dismissed the helper after she was caught pilfering small amounts from the cash box.
Literal Translation
Was-dismissed by-the employer the helper after was-caught pilfering of small amounts from the box of money.
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