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    Pagkasalakay (en. Attack)

    pag-ka-sa-la-kay

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An instance of attack or invasion.
    The soldiers' attack on the town instilled fear among the residents.
    Ang pagkasalakay ng mga kawal sa bayan ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
    The process of carrying out an attack.
    The animals' raid occurred at dawn.
    Ang pagkasalakay ng mga hayop ay nangyari sa madaling araw.
    A direct attack or raid on a place or person.
    The pirates' assault on the ship was a dangerous situation.
    Ang pagkasalakay ng mga pirata sa barko ay isang mapanganib na sitwasyon.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'salakay' meaning an attack or invasion, combined with 'pag-' indicating possession or process.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attack by strangers
    Refers to an attack or invasion by unknown individuals.
    pagkasalakay ng mga estranghero
    dangerous attack
    An offensive that poses great danger.
    mapanganib na pagkasalakay

    Related Words

    raid
    A word describing an attack or invasion.
    salakay
    assault
    The act of damaging or attacking.
    atake

    Slang Meanings

    sudden raid or attack
    Everyone was shocked by the sudden raid of the rebels in the town.
    Sobrang gulat ng lahat sa pagkasalakay ng mga rebelde sa bayan.
    unexpected event
    This raid caused fear among the people.
    Ang pagkasalakay na ito ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.