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    Pagsalakay (en. Incursion)

    pah-sah-lah-kah-ee

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of attacking a place or group.
    A brutal incursion occurred in the village yesterday.
    Isang malupit na pagsalakay ang naganap sa nayon kahapon.
    An entry into enemy territory with the intention to harm or seize resources.
    The military incursion caused fear among the residents.
    Ang pagsalakay ng militar ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
    A group of people carrying weapons and posing a threat to the peace of an area.
    The rebels planned an incursion into the main city.
    Ang mga rebelde ay nagplano ng isang pagsalakay sa pangunahing lungsod.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'salakay' meaning 'to attack'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enemy incursion
    An attack from an enemy or opponent.
    pagsalakay ng kaaway

    Related Words

    attack
    An activity of assault or intrusion.
    salakay
    assault
    An action of incursion or assault.
    pag-atake

    Slang Meanings

    an attack in a way that's like a rap battle
    He attacked with words as if he won a rap battle.
    Nagpagsalakay siya ng mga salita na parang nanalo sa rap battle.
    a quick event
    The attack on the barangay was fast and simultaneous.
    Yung pagsalakay sa barangay ay mabilis at sabay-sabay.
    intriguing rumor or gossip
    The attack at the school became a hot topic in gossip.
    Yung pagsalakay sa paaralan ay naging hot topic sa mga tsismisan.