Atakihin (en. Attack)

/a-ta-ki-hin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make an attack or assault.
The soldiers chose to attack the enemy's fortress.
Pinili ng mga sundalo na atakihin ang kuta ng kalaban.
To initiate an assault or aggression against a person or group.
The fighters are preparing to attack the enemy base.
Naghahanda ang mga manlalaban na atakihin ang base ng kaaway.
To confront a thing or situation with physical force.
We must attack the problem at its root.
Dapat nating atakihin ang problema mula sa ugat nito.

Etymology

From the root word 'atake' meaning sudden assault or attack.

Common Phrases and Expressions

attack the enemy
Perform an action against an opponent.
atakihin ang kaaway
attack the problem
Confront the problem with determination.
atakihin ang problema

Related Words

attack
A sudden assault or aggression on a person or thing.
atake

Slang Meanings

Eat or go get it, man.
Dude, just dive into that pizza, it's delicious!
Dude, atakihin mo na 'yang pizza, ang sarap!
To attack or dive into a situation.
Why are you taking so long to tackle that project?
Bakit ang tagal mong atakihin 'yung project na 'yun?
Come on, don't hold back!
Come on, go for your crush, you're going crazy waiting!
Naku, atakihin mo na 'yang crush mo, kakabaliw ka na!