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    Salakayan (en. Attack)

    /sɐlɐˈka.jɐn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of attack or incursion on a person or place.
    The rebels' assault caused fear among the residents.
    Ang salakayan ng mga rebelde ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
    An incursion on a company or organization with the intention to deceive or undermine.
    An attack occurred at the company leading to significant losses.
    Isang salakayan ang naganap sa kompanya na nagdresulta sa malaking pagkalugi.

    Etymology

    Derived from 'salakay' which means assault or attack.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    attack the fortress
    A phrase referring to an assault on a fortified place.
    salakayin ang kuta

    Related Words

    assault council
    A group or committee aimed at assaulting or taking action against a direct threat.
    sangguniang salakay

    Slang Meanings

    raid or group attack
    The raid in the barangay was so chaotic that we ran away.
    Sobrang gulo nung salakayan sa barangay, kaya't tumakas kami.
    score in a fight
    A huge fight occurred at the corner last night.
    Isang malaking salakayan ang naganap sa kanto kagabi.
    car accident
    There was a crash on the road when the vehicles collided.
    Nagkaroon ng salakayan sa kalsada nang magbanggaan ang mga sasakyan.