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    Pananalakay (en. Assault)

    pa-na-na-la-kay

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action or act of attacking or pursuing.
    The assault on the barangays caused fear among the residents.
    Ang pananalakay sa mga barangay ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
    A situation where aggression or attack is occurring.
    Due to the assault of enemies, a quick reaction from the soldiers is needed.
    Dahil sa pananalakay ng mga kaaway, kinakailangan ang mabilis na reaksyon ng mga sundalo.
    An attack that can be violent and causes damage.
    The assault on the fortress resulted in many wounded soldiers.
    Ang pananalakay sa kuta ay nagresulta sa maraming sugatang sundalo.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'salakay' with the prefix 'pan-' that refers to the process or act of attacking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    conducted an assault
    initiated an attack on a location
    nagsagawa ng pananalakay

    Related Words

    assault
    The term for an attack or invasion.
    salakay
    soldier
    A person who serves in the military and is often involved in assaults.
    sundalo

    Slang Meanings

    Raid
    Yesterday, armed groups raided our barangay.
    Kahapon, nagpananalakay ang mga armadong grupo sa barangay namin.
    Charge
    The people charged towards the storm victims.
    Nagsugod ang mga tao sa pananalakay sa mga biktima ng bagyo.
    Infiltrate
    The enemies infiltrated the soldiers' camp.
    Yung mga kalaban, naglusob sa kampo ng mga sundalo.