Magsasakyan (en. Vehicle)

/mag-sasa-ki-yan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Too many people or goods traveling at the same time.
During peak hours, the vehicles are packed.
Sa rurok ng oras, ang mga magsasakyan ay punung-puno.
An object used for the transportation of people or goods.
The car is a type of vehicle.
Ang kotse ay isang uri ng magsasakyan.

Etymology

From the root word 'sakay' with the affixes 'mag-' and 'an'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

transportation by passenger bus.
isang pampasaherong bus na malilipatan.
magsasakyan ng pampasaherong bus

Related Words

to board
The process of getting people or goods into a vehicle.
magsakay
vehicle
A general term for any type of transportation.
sasakyan

Slang Meanings

to go with the flow
I will go with the flow of the conversation since I have nothing to contribute.
Magsasakyan ako sa bagal ng usapan, kasi wala naman akong maisip.
to join in the fun
Alright, I’ll just join in on your plans for the weekend!
Sige, magsasakyan na lang ako sa plano niyo sa weekend!
to hitch a ride
There’s no other ride available, so I’ll just hitch a ride with you.
Walang ibang masasakyan, kaya magsasakyan na lang ako sa ride niyo.
to chime in on a story
There’s nothing wrong if you chime in on his story.
Wala namang masama kung magsasakyan ka sa kanyang kwento.