EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to ride; to be able to go along with...
Liberica coffee; strong coffee...
Boar; uncastrated male pig...
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/ma-sak-YAN/
FIL: Magkaroon ng pagkakataong makasakay sa isang sasakyan; makaunawa o makasabay sa isang biro, usapan, o sitwasyon.
EN: to be able to ride; to be able to go along with
Literally, it's being able to get a ride on the jeepney during rush hour. Figuratively, it's when you can keep up with your friends' inside jokes and memes. If you can't masakyan ang trip, you're the one left confused while everyone else is laughing. It's about being in sync, whether on the road or with the barkada's wavelength.
From `ma-` (potential verb prefix) + `sakay` ("to ride") + `-an` (locative/benefactive suffix).
ROOT MEANING: to ride; to get on; to board
Has a very common figurative meaning of "to get" a joke or "go along with" a mood or plan.
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🇵🇭 Sana may masakyan pa akong bus pauwi.
🇺🇸 I hope I can still catch a ride on a bus going home.
🇵🇭 Hindi ko masakyan ang mga biro niya; masyadong malalim.
🇺🇸 I can't go along with (understand) his jokes; they're too deep.
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