Makasakay (en. To be able to ride)

/maka'sakay/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Ability to board or be persuaded to ride.

Finally, I was able to board the bus.

Sa wakas, nakasakay na ako sa bus.

Having the chance to ride.

He did not agree to get a ride in the car.

Hindi siya pumayag na makasakay sa kotse.

Boarding a vehicle or means of transportation.

We quickly boarded the train.

Mabilis kaming nakasakay sa tren.

Derived from the root word 'sakay' meaning to board or ride.

to be able to ride a taxi

to get in a taxi.

makasakay ng taksi

to be able to ride a bus

to board a bus.

makasakay sa bus

boarding

The action of getting on or boarding.

sakay

vehicle

An object used for transportation.

sasakyan

as long as I find a ride

I hope I can get a ride on that bus, it's so hot!

Sana makasakay na ako dun sa bus, ang init na eh!

to hitch a ride

I’ll ride along with my friend to the mall, don’t forget me, okay?

Makasakay ako sa kaibigan ko papuntang mall, huwag mo akong kalimutan ha!

to tag along for a ride

I might have a chance to tag along with them later.

Baka may chance na makasakay ako sa kanila mamaya.