Sumalakay (en. To surmount)

/su-ma-la-kay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of engaging in a tough situation.

We must confront the challenges of life.

Dapat tayong sumalakay sa hamon ng buhay.

A verb meaning to confront or join in a negotiation or conflict.

He surged into the athlete's competition.

Sumalakay siya sa laban ng mga atleta.

Derived from the word 'malakay' which means to act or to surge.

surge into the battle

to enter or engage in a conflict

sumalakay sa laban

attack

The act of assaulting or rushing into a situation.

sugod

fight

A conflict or form of struggle.

laban

Hope everything will be okay.

Let's just sumalakay for those projects!

Sumalakay na tayo para sa mga projects na iyon!

Sure, just go ahead.

If you really want to sumalakay, no problem!

Kung gusto mo talagang sumalakay, walang problema!

Keep going, no turning back.

We're here now, let's sumalakay!

Dito na tayo, sumalakay na tayo!