Magpasakay (en. To allow to ride)

mag-pah-sah-kai

Meaning & Definition

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verb

A verb meaning to give someone the opportunity to ride.

Just let him ride in the jeep, I'll help you.

Magpasakay ka na lang sa dyip, tulungan kita.

Indicates the action of accommodating a seat or space in a vehicle.

We need to allow passengers to board from the airport.

Kailangan nating magpasakay ng mga pasahero mula sa paliparan.

Allowing others to travel in a vehicle.

The bus quickly allowed people to board.

Mabilis na magpasakay ang bus sa mga tao.

As a verb, it is derived from the root word 'sakay' meaning 'to ride' or 'to board'.

Let them board!

Inform that they can ride.

Magpasakay ka!

ride

The root word meaning 'to ride'.

sakay

passenger

A person who boards transportation.

pasahero

To yield or give in to someone, often used in a joking manner.

My classmate is so good at sweet-talking, it’s like he’s the one being told off.

Sobrang sipag magpasakay ng kaklase ko, halos siya na ang pinapagsabihan.

To entice or initiate an activity often without real intention.

He just went along for the fun, even though he didn’t really want to.

Nagpasakay lang siya para makasama sa saya, kahit ayaw talaga niya.