To ride (tl. Sumakay)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Gusto kong sumakay ng bisikleta.
I want to ride a bicycle.
Context: daily life Sumakay kami sa jeepney.
We rode the jeepney.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay sumakay sa kabayo.
The child rode the horse.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Nang pumunta kami sa parke, sumakay kami sa tren.
When we went to the park, we rode the train.
Context: daily life Kung ayaw mo maglakad, sumakay ka sa bus.
If you don’t want to walk, ride the bus.
Context: daily life Madalas nilang sumakay sa mga pampasaherong bangka kapag naglalakbay.
They often ride passenger boats when traveling.
Context: travel Advanced (C1-C2)
Habang sumakay siya sa eroplano, siya ay puno ng excitement.
While riding the airplane, she was filled with excitement.
Context: travel Sumakay sila sa bisikleta at nagmuni-muni sa magandang tanawin.
They rode bikes and reflected on the beautiful scenery.
Context: leisure Nais niyang sumakay sa iba't ibang anyo ng transportasyon upang maranasan ang bawat isa.
He wants to ride various forms of transportation to experience each one.
Context: experience