salakay
salakáy with stress marks
attack; charge; invade
Usage Note
Salakay is a strong, active verb used for military assault, police raids, or animal attacks. It implies a sudden and forceful advance. In sports commentary, it may describe an aggressive charge or offensive push. The word is frequently heard in news reports and action films.
Examples
" Sinalakay nila ang kampo. "
Natural Translation
They attacked the camp.
Literal Translation
Attacked they the camp.
" May salakay sa kampo. "
Natural Translation
There is an attack at the camp.
Literal Translation
There-is attack at camp.
" Bago magbukang-liwayway, sinalakay ng mga sundalo ang kuta ng kalaban nang walang babala. "
Natural Translation
Before dawn, the soldiers attacked the enemy's fort without any warning.
Literal Translation
Before break-of-dawn, attacked by the soldiers the fort of enemy without warning.
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