Sugod (en. Attack)

/suˈɡod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of attacking or approaching a group or person.
Let's attack the enemy to defend the town.
Sugod tayo sa kaaway upang ipagtanggol ang bayan.
The process of advancing from one place to another.
We should start moving if we don't want to be caught in the dark.
Magsugod na tayo kung ayaw nating maabutan ng dilim.
An order that expresses the beginning of a fight or activity.
He shouted 'attack' before the fight.
Nagbigay siya ng sigaw ng 'sugod' bago ang laban.

Etymology

Spanish: 'sugir'

Common Phrases and Expressions

attack house
A term for quickly entering a house, often in the context of an attack.
sugod bahay
soldier's attack
This refers to the action of soldiers attacking or advancing.
sugod ng mga sundalo

Related Words

soldier
A person who serves in the armed forces of a country.
sundalo
fight
A battle or conflict between two or more parties.
laban

Slang Meanings

Food rush or buffet.
When the food arrived, we were so eager to rush to the buffet!
Pagdating ng pagkain, sabik na kami na sumugod sa buffet!
To go for it or take action.
Just go for it, don't think twice!
Sugod na, huwag mo nang pag-isipan pa!
To attack or charge at someone.
When he saw the enemy, he charged without hesitation.
Nang makita niya ang kaaway, sumugod siya nang walang pag-aalinlangan.
To invade or storm a place.
The troops are back and excited to storm the secluded base.
Bumalik na ang tropa at sabik na sumugod sa nakabukod na base.