Salakayin (en. To attack)

sa-la-ka-yin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of attacking or invading a target.
Let's attack the enemy's fort at dawn.
Salakayin natin ang kuta ng kaaway sa madaling araw.
To carry out a successful attack.
They planned to attack the terrorists.
Sila ay nagplano upang salakayin ang mga terorista.
Applying force or strength against something or someone.
Confront the problem and don’t run away from it.
Salakayin mo ang problema at huwag itong takbuhan.

Etymology

Spanish

Common Phrases and Expressions

attack the heart
to captivate or attract someone through love or attraction.
salakayin ang puso
attack the enemy
to launch an attack on an opponent or enemy.
salakayin ang kaaway

Related Words

raid
The act of attacking or invading a place.
salakay
to assault
The ability to attack more effectively.
masalakin

Slang Meanings

to attack or invade
Go raid that, we might get something important!
Salakayin mo na 'yan, baka may makuha tayong importante!
a shocking event
Wow, it felt like an invasion when your video went viral!
Grabe, parang salakayin kapag nag-viral yung video niyo!
to fight or be brave
If there's an attack, you should be ready to fight!
Kung may salakayin, dapat handa ka na lumaban!