Pagsakyod (en. Push)

/paɡˈsa.kʲod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of pushing something.
The push of the machine caused a loud noise.
Ang pagsakyod ng makina ay nagdulot ng malakas na tunog.
Active action to push something in a direction.
When the car crashed, they needed to push to get it out.
Nang bumangga ang kotse, kailangan nilang magsakyod upang makaalis.
A way of moving or carrying things by making an effort to push.
He used a push to carry the heavy box.
Ginamit niya ang pagsakyod para madala ang mabigat na kahon.

Etymology

root word: saki + -yod (verb)

Common Phrases and Expressions

fare push
the handling or pushing of people in a public vehicle.
pagsakyod ng pasahe

Related Words

push
Action of pushing or lifting something.
saki

Slang Meanings

To ride a vehicle, especially when it's crowded.
There are so many people on the bus, it really feels like a squeeze!
Ang daming tao sa bus, parang pagsakyod talaga!
Climbing or situating oneself in a tight space.
Of course, you need to squeeze in to get into the concert!
Siyempre, kailangan mo nang magsakyod para makapasok sa concert!
Gathering of people in one place.
Because of the squeeze, we found a lot of people inside the jeep.
Dahil sa pagsakyod, madami kaming natagpuan sa loob ng jeep.