Ambus (en. Ambush)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An attack or assault on a person or group that is unexpected.
The ambush occurred in the dark forest.
Ang ambus ay naganap sa madilim na kagubatan.
verb
The act of hiding and attacking a person or group.
The bandits ambushed on the road.
Nag-ambus ang mga tulisan sa kalsada.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ambushed
Conducted a surprise or unexpected attack.
nag-ambus

Related Words

attack
A sudden assault on a place or person.
salakay
ambusher
A person intending to attack someone or a group.
taga-ambush

Slang Meanings

ambush or sudden attack
They ambushed the terrorists at the corner.
Nag-ambus sila sa mga terorista sa kanto.
to trap or monitor someone
They set up an ambush for Juan; he was alone on the road.
Naghanda na sila ng ambus para kay Juan, nag-iisa lang siya sa daan.