Magsakay (en. To board)

/mæɡˈsɑ.kɑː.j/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

The process of getting on a vehicle or bringing a person or object inside the vehicle.

We should hurry to board the passengers so we can leave.

Magmamadali tayong magsakay ng mga pasahero para umalis na tayo.

The action of entering a vehicle.

It is prohibited to board more than the bus's set capacity.

Bawal magsakay ng higit sa itinatag na kapasidad ng bus.

The act of receiving people or objects to take to a specific place by vehicle.

After boarding the passengers, the taxi left.

Matapos magsakay ng mga pasahero, umalis ang taxi.

The word 'magsakay' originates from the root word 'sakay' which means to enter a vehicle or to bring to a place.

Get on now!

An invitation to enter or board the vehicle.

Magsakay ka na!

ride

This word is a noun referring to the process of entering a vehicle.

sakay

boarding

This word refers to the process of getting on a vehicle or entering inside it.

pagsakay

To pick up or load passengers in a vehicle.

Get on quickly, we don't have time!

Magsakay ka na, wala tayong oras!

To assist or urge others to join or get involved.

Let's pick up my friend so he won't feel left out!

Magsakay tayo ng kaibigan ko para di siya mabitin!

To bring a person or item to a place.

Let's load the things before it rains!

Magsakay na tayo ng gamit bago umulan!