Pagsasakay (en. Boarding)
/paɡsasaˈkaj/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of getting into a vehicle.
Boarding the bus began early to avoid traffic.
Ang pagsasakay sa bus ay nagsimula nang maaga para makaiwas sa trapiko.
The action of getting onto a vehicle.
Ensure all passengers are present before starting the boarding.
Tiyaking kumpleto ang mga pasahero bago simulan ang pagsasakay.
Time or step of getting into the vehicle.
Boarding is usually done at the scheduled time set by the company.
Ang pagsasakay ay karaniwang isinasagawa sa takdang oras na itinakda ng kumpanya.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'sakay' with the prefix 'pag-'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Boarding of passengers
The action of people getting into a passenger vehicle.
Pagsasakay ng mga pasahero
Boarding the train
The action of people getting onto the train.
Pagsasakay sa tren
Related Words
ride
The active act of getting onto a vehicle or other mode of transportation.
sakay
passenger
The person who boards a passenger vehicle.
pasahero
Slang Meanings
to hop on
Come on, let's hop on the jeepney!
Dali na, pagsakay na tayo sa jeepney!
the experience of getting on
The experience of getting on from home is difficult.
Ang buod ng pagsakay niya mula sa bahay ay mahirap.
the ride of life
The ride of life is like a roller coaster, sometimes fun, sometimes empty.
Ang pagsasakay sa buhay, parang roller coaster, minsan masaya, minsan wala.