Salaksak (en. Stab)

sah-lahk-sahk

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of stabbing or piercing something.
Stab the box to get its contents.
Salaksakin mo ang kahon upang makuha ang laman nito.
To make a quick penetration using a sharp object.
He was instructed to stab the piece of paper with a pencil.
Inutusan siya na salaksakin ang piraso ng papel gamit ang lapis.

Etymology

From the root word 'saksak' which means to stab or pierce.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stabbing the dream
Refers to overcoming a difficult situation despite challenges.
salaksakin ng pangarap

Related Words

stab
Instrument or action related to piercing or entering with a sharp object.
saksak
pierce
An action similar to stabbing; can refer to entering or stabbing into anything.
tusok

Slang Meanings

stab or attack
He stabbed the broken door with a screwdriver.
Nag-salaksak siya gamit ang screwdriver sa sirang pintuan.
panicked or confused
They panicked when they found out they couldn't go home.
Salaksak sila nung nalaman nilang hindi na sila makaka-uwi.
charged or barged in quickly
He barged into the room without permission.
Salaksak siya sa loob ng kwarto nang walang paalam.