From root: sakay
Usage Note
Pagsakay refers to the instance or manner of getting onto a vehicle. It is the noun form of the action of riding.
Examples
" Bawal ang pagsakay dito. "
Natural Translation
Boarding is not allowed here.
Literal Translation
Forbidden the act-of-boarding here.
" Mahirap ang pagsakay ngayon. "
Natural Translation
Boarding is difficult right now.
Literal Translation
Difficult the act-of-boarding now.
" Bago ang pagsakay sa bus, siguraduhin mong handa na ang iyong bayad upang hindi maantala ang iba. "
Natural Translation
Before boarding the bus, make sure your fare is ready so you don't delay the others.
Literal Translation
Before the act-of-boarding on bus, make-sure you ready already the your payment so-that not delayed the others.
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