Salakay (en. Attack)

/salaˈkaj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sudden raid or attack on a place or person.

The attack by armed men caused widespread fear in the community.

Ang salakay ng mga armado ay nagdulot ng maraming takot sa komunidad.

An incursion that often aims to conquer or harm.

Many raids have been recorded in the towns surrounding the war.

Naitala ang maraming salakay sa mga bayan sa paligid ng giyera.

A type of attack on enemy units.

They launched the raid on the enemy camp at dawn.

Inilunsad nila ang salakay sa kampo ng kaaway sa madaling araw.

From the word 'sala' which means attacking or assaulting.

foreign attack

An assault or raid carried out by foreigners.

salakay ng mga dayuhan

incursion

Entering a place to carry out an attack.

lusob

soldier

A person serving in the military and often participates in raids.

sundalo

A term for a sudden or unannounced raid or attack.

Raid! They're here, let's go back!

Salakay! Dito na sila, bumalik tayo!

A word used to express the desire to get someone or something, often without permission.

Let's raid your crush, call her now!

Salakay na natin 'yang crush mo, tawagin mo na siya!

Staying up or doing something reckless without a plan.

I'll just raid the party tomorrow even if I'm not invited.

Salakay na lang ako bukas sa party kahit di ako invited.