Pagatake (en. Attack)

/pa.ga.ta.ke/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act aiming to harm or damage a person or thing.
The enemy's attack seemed unexpected.
Ang pagatake ng kaaway ay tila hindi inaasahan.
An assault or entry into a place, usually to capture it.
They planned an attack on their enemy's fortress.
Nagplano sila ng pagatake sa kuta ng kanilang kalaban.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart attack
A serious health condition caused by the lack of blood supply to the heart.
pag-atake sa puso

Related Words

attacking
The process or act of attacking.
pagaatake
attacker
A person who aims to destroy or harm.
maninira

Slang Meanings

Acceptance or admission of feelings for someone.
After everything, he finally pagatake on his crush.
Pagkatapos ng lahat, nag-pagatake na siya sa crush niya.
To charge or attack a thing or situation.
They have already pagatake the enemies in the game!
Nag-pagatake na sila sa mga kalaban sa laro!
Confronting a person or situation.
He needs to pagatake his boss about the promotion.
Kailangan niyang mag-pagatake sa kanyang boss about sa promotion.