Sakyan (en. Ride)

/säkˈyan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To convey a person or thing in a vehicle.
I will drive him to school.
Isasakyan ko siya papuntang paaralan.
To perform the action of riding.
We need to ride the bus before 8 in the morning.
Kailangan nating sumakay sa bus bago mag-8 ng umaga.
The act of boarding or entering a vehicle.
Take the train to get to the city.
Sakyan mo ang tren para makarating sa lungsod.

Etymology

from the root word 'sakay'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Get on!
An invitation to enter or join in a vehicle.
Sakay na!
Get in the taxi
Getting into a taxi for a ride.
Sakay ng taxi

Related Words

ride
The action of entering or boarding a vehicle.
sakay
vehicle
Any type of transportation used for travel.
sasakyan

Slang Meanings

To agree or go along with someone else's idea.
Just go along with his plan, it seems fun.
Sakyan mo na lang yung trip niya, parang masaya yun.
To blend in or get along with a group.
Just join in so you won’t be left out.
Sakyan mo na lang para hindi ka maiwan.
To accept or go along with the situation or events.
Just go along with what people are saying to avoid making noise.
Sakyan mo na lang 'yung mga sinasabi ng tao para hindi umingay.