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    Sumakay (en. To ride)

    /suˈma.kaɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of getting into or sitting on a vehicle.
    He rode the bus to Manila.
    Sumakay siya sa bus patungong Maynila.
    To utilize a vehicle for travel.
    One should take the train to arrive faster.
    Dapat sumakay ng tren upang makararating nang mas mabilis.
    To go to a place via a vehicle.
    She took a jeepney to get to school.
    Sumakay siya sa dyip upang makarating sa paaralan.

    Etymology

    from the root 'sakay' meaning to get on or to ride.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Get on already!
    Start to leave.
    Sumakay ka na!

    Related Words

    ride
    The root word of 'sumakay' meaning to sit or enter a vehicle.
    sakay

    Slang Meanings

    to ride a taxi or jeep
    Let's ride, we might be late.
    Sakay na tayo, baka ma-late pa.
    to join in on any adventure
    Join us, hop on the fun!
    Sama ka na, sakay na sa ligaya!
    to go with the flow or vibe
    Ride the wave of happiness!
    Sakay na sa alon ng saya!
    to start something
    Hop in, the game is starting!
    Sakay na, umpisa na ang laro!