atake
atáke with stress marks
attack
Usage Note
Atake comes from Spanish ataque and is used broadly for physical attacks, medical episodes, and emotional outbursts. The medical usage — particularly atake sa puso for heart attack — is especially common in everyday speech when describing sudden illness.
Examples
" Inatake siya ng atake sa puso. "
Natural Translation
He/She suffered a heart attack.
Literal Translation
Attacked him/her of attack at heart.
" Isang atake lang ang ginawa nila. "
Natural Translation
They only made one attack.
Literal Translation
One attack only the did they.
" Pagkatapos ng matinding atake sa puso, pinayuhan siya ng doktor na bawasan ang asin at mag-ehersisyo araw-araw. "
Natural Translation
After a severe heart attack, the doctor advised him/her to cut down on salt and to exercise every day.
Literal Translation
After of severe attack at heart, advised him/her of doctor that reduce the salt and exercise day-day.
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