Pakanlog (en. Attack)

pa-kan-log

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An attack or sudden raid.
There was an attack in their village that caused fear.
Nagkaroon ng pakanlog sa baryo nila na nagdulot ng takot.
An initiation of a strategy in warfare.
The attack of their troops resulted in success.
Ang pakanlog ng kanilang tropa ay nagresulta sa tagumpay.
A raid on a group or place.
The attack is part of their military tactics.
Ang pakanlog ay isang bahagi ng kanilang taktikang militar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to attack
to carry out an attack
mag-pakanlog

Related Words

raid
A sudden attack carried out by a group.
salakay

Slang Meanings

Doing foolish or mischievous things.
Why are you so lazy? You're just goofing off on the computer all day.
Bakit ang tamad mo? Pakanlog ka lang sa computer buong araw.
Continuing with something pointless.
Stop that, it's like you're just dragging on with your problems.
Itigil mo na yan, parang pakanlog ka lang sa mga pinagdadaanan mo.
Wasting time on meaningless activities.
Don't just waste your time, you have a lot to do!
Huwag kang pakanlog, marami kang dapat gawin!