Magkalesa (en. To ride a carriage)

/maɡkaˈlesa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of riding or using a carriage.
We decided to ride a carriage around the town.
Nagpasya tayong magkalesa sa paligid ng bayan.
A mode of transportation using the carriage.
We arrived at the festival quickly by riding a carriage.
Mabilis kaming nakarating sa piyesta sa pamamagitan ng magkalesa.

Etymology

The word 'magkalesa' comes from 'kalesa', a type of horse-drawn vehicle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's ride a carriage
An invitation to ride a carriage.
magkalesa tayo

Related Words

carriage
A vehicle pulled by a horse.
kalesa

Slang Meanings

to flirt or have casual relationships with others
It's so much fun to 'magkalesa' with the gang at concerts!
Ang saya kaya kapag magkalesa kami ng tropa sa mga concerts!
to be flirty or flirt around
Don't 'magkalesa', your boyfriend might get mad!
Huwag kang magkalesa, baka magalit ang boyfriend mo!