Atake (en. Attack)

/a'take/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An assault or attack on a person or place.
There was an attack on the soldiers' camp last night.
Nagkaroon ng atake sa kampo ng mga sundalo kagabi.
A sudden uprising or action against an enemy.
His attack caused the enemy's defeat.
Ang kanyang atake ay naging sanhi ng pagkakapos ng kalaban.
A technical method used in games or sports.
The team's attack was organized and systematic.
Ang atake ng koponan ay maayos at sistematiko.
verb
To make an assault.
Attack the enemy at the right moment.
Atakehin mo ang kalaban sa tamang pagkakataon.
To offer an aggressive action.
You need to seize this opportunity.
Kailangan mong atakehin ang pagkakataon na ito.

Etymology

Spanish: 'ataque'

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart attack
A sudden attack on the heart that can pose a life-threatening risk.
atake ng puso
terrorist attack
An assault carried out by terrorists.
atake ng mga terorista

Related Words

defense
The method of fighting or protecting against an attack.
depensa
strategy
A plan or method for attack or defense.
stratehiya

Slang Meanings

Desire or goal to be achieved.
Let's go for it, we are close to graduation!
Atake na natin 'to, malapit na tayong mag-graduate!
Sudden or unexpected assault.
The squad attacked the enemy, they were unprepared.
Nag-atake ang tropa sa kabila, hindi sila handa.