Isaklay (en. To embrace)
/isaˈklai/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of hugging or embracing.
He embraced his child upon seeing the received budget.
Isinaklay niya ang kanyang anak nang makita ang badyet na nakatanggap.
The act of coming close and accepting a person or thing.
He embraced the new ideas in his project.
Isinaklay niya ang mga bagong ideya sa kanyang proyekto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
embrace the heart
to show love or feeling.
isaklay ang puso
Related Words
hug
The act of placing arms around a person as a sign of love.
yakap
to welcome
The act of receiving a person when they arrive.
salubungin
Slang Meanings
a friend who supports or tags along
He's my partner in crime, he's the one who tags along with me in all my adventures.
Siya ang my partner in crime ko, siya yung isaklay ko sa lahat ng adventures.
a companion or friend who is always there
Nothing beats my ride-or-die, he's always there when I need him.
Walang tatalo sa isaklay ko, lagi siyang nandiyan sa oras ng kailangan.
a person who helps or guides others
For me, every teacher is a guide that steers us toward success.
Para sa akin, isaklay ang bawat guro na nag-aakay sa atin patungo sa tagumpay.