Nakasakay (en. Riding)

na-ka-sa-kay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of entering or riding in a vehicle.
We already boarded the bus before the train left.
Nakasakay na kami sa bus bago umalis ang tren.
A state where a person is riding on a moving object, such as a bicycle or motorcycle.
He is riding his bicycle in the park.
Nakasakay siya sa kanyang bisikleta sa parke.
Riding as a passenger in a mode of transportation.
I was already in the taxi when the storm arrived.
Nakasakay na ako sa taxi nang dumating ang bagyo.

Etymology

Nakasakay comes from the word 'sakay' which means to enter a vehicle.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Riding the bus
The state of being a passenger on the bus.
Nakasakay sa bus

Related Words

ride
The behavior or action of getting onto a vehicle.
sakay
passenger
A person who rides in a passenger vehicle.
pasahero

Slang Meanings

joined in on the vibe
It's all good, I joined in on his vibe heading to Baguio.
Ayos lang, nakasakay na sa trip niya patungong Baguio.
in the zone
I'm in the zone with him, so I'm happy.
Nakasakay na ako sa mood niya, kaya masaya ako.
in a good mood
Come on, I'm already in a good mood!
Tara na, nakasakay na ako sa upbeat na energy!
ready and willing
I can do that, I'm already in, totally ready!
Kaya ko 'yan, nakasakay na ako, game na game!