Isakay (en. To load (something onto a vehicle))
/isakɑɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To place something onto a vehicle or conveyance.
Load the luggage into the trunk of the car.
Isakay mo ang mga bagahe sa trunk ng kotse.
To arrange something for use during a journey.
We need to load the passengers before leaving.
Kailangan nating isakay ang mga pasahero bago umalis.
To put a person or thing into a mode of transportation.
Get him on the jeep so he can go home.
Isakay mo siya sa jeep upang makauwi na siya.
Etymology
The word 'isakay' is derived from the words 'isa' meaning 'one' and 'akay' meaning 'to guide or lead'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
load properly or safely
to ensure a safe loading process
isakay ng maayos
load and leave
to load and then depart immediately
isakay at umalis
Related Words
ride
Act of boarding a vehicle.
sakay
trip
A journey or transfer from one place to another.
byahe
Slang Meanings
Just let me ride with you
Let me ride in your car, I'm late!
Isakay mo na ako sa kotse mo, late na ako!
Take me with you!
Bring me to the event, I want to join the fun!
Isakay mo ako sa event, gusto kong makisaya!
Let's load up
Just load the stuff into the van, we're leaving.
Isakay na lang ang mga gamit sa van, aalis na tayo.