EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to take a chance, to venture...
to pierce; to skewer...
to toast; to roast...
Pang-uri
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/mag-ba-ka-sa-ka-LI/
FIL: Ang pagsasagawa ng isang bagay na hindi tiyak ang magiging resulta, sa pag-asang magtatagumpay o makamit ang ninanais.
EN: to take a chance, to venture
This is the official verb of "Bahala na si Batman." It's when you send a risky text, apply for a job you're not 100% qualified for, or try to commute via EDSA during rush hour hoping for a miracle. To 'magbakasakali' is to take a leap of faith, powered by a mix of hope and sheer audacity.
From mag- (verb prefix) + baka (maybe) + sakali (in case).
ROOT MEANING: just in case; on the off-chance; perhaps
Also commonly spelled as 'magbaka-sakali'. It embodies the Filipino concept of taking risks with a hopeful attitude.
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🇵🇭 Kahit walang kasiguraduhan, susubukan kong magbakasakali na mag-apply sa trabahong iyon.
🇺🇸 Even if there's no certainty, I'll try to take a chance and apply for that job.
🇵🇭 Nagbakasakali siyang pumunta sa party, baka nandoon ang kanyang hinahanap.
🇺🇸 He ventured to go to the party, hoping the one he was looking for was there.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.