From root: sakay
Usage Note
Sasakyan refers to any mode of transport such as a car, bus, or train. It is a very common word used in daily commuting contexts.
Examples
" Wala kaming sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
We have no vehicle.
Literal Translation
None we vehicle.
" Pumara na tayo ng sasakyan. "
Natural Translation
Let's hail a vehicle.
Literal Translation
Hail already we of vehicle.
" Mahirap maghanap ng sasakyan tuwing umaga dahil punong-puno na ang mga bus at jeep papuntang lungsod. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to find a vehicle every morning because the buses and jeeps going to the city are already packed full.
Literal Translation
Hard search of vehicle every morning because very-full already the buses and jeeps going-to city.
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