From root: sakay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
sumakay
su-ma-KAY
rode
Present (Incomplete)
sumasakay
su-ma-sa-KAY
riding
Future (Contemplated)
sasakay
sa-sa-KAY
will ride
Usage Note
Sumakay is used when an individual acts as the passenger boarding a vehicle like a jeepney, bus, or tricycle. It focuses on the person initiating the action of getting on or into transport for daily commuting.
Examples
" Sumakay kami sa jeep. "
Natural Translation
We rode the jeep.
Literal Translation
Rode we on jeep.
" Ayaw niyang sumakay sa maliit na bangka. "
Natural Translation
He/She doesn't want to ride in a small boat.
Literal Translation
Not-want he/she ride in-the small boat.
" Sumakay ako ng tricycle papuntang palengke dahil masyadong mainit para maglakad sa tanghaling-tapat. "
Natural Translation
I rode a tricycle to the market because it was too hot to walk at high noon.
Literal Translation
Rode I of tricycle going-to market because too hot to walk at high-noon.
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