Attack in Tagalog

“Attack” in Tagalog is “Atake” or “Salakayin” – referring to an aggressive action against someone or something, whether physical, verbal, or in various contexts like military operations, sports, or health conditions. This word is essential for discussing conflicts, security, and competitive situations.

Learn the complete definition, synonyms, and real-world examples below to effectively use “attack” in Tagalog contexts.

[Words] = Attack

[Definition]:

• Attack /əˈtæk/
• Noun 1: An aggressive and violent action against a person or place.
• Noun 2: A sudden occurrence of a medical condition (e.g., heart attack).
• Verb 1: To take aggressive action against someone or something with intent to harm.
• Verb 2: To criticize or oppose fiercely.
• Verb 3: To begin to deal with a problem or task in a determined way.

[Synonyms] = Atake, Salakayin, Pagsalakay, Lusob, Paglusob, Sulong, Lumusob, Umatake

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The army prepared to attack the enemy base at dawn.
Ex1_PH: Ang hukbo ay naghanda upang salakayin ang base ng kaaway sa madaling araw.

Ex2_EN: The politician faced a fierce attack from the media over the scandal.
Ex2_PH: Ang pulitiko ay hinarap ang matinding atake mula sa media tungkol sa iskandalo.

Ex3_EN: He suffered a severe heart attack and was rushed to the hospital.
Ex3_PH: Siya ay nakaranas ng matinding atake sa puso at dinala kaagad sa ospital.

Ex4_EN: The team’s attack strategy helped them score three goals in the first half.
Ex4_PH: Ang estratehiya ng pag-atake ng koponan ay tumulong sa kanila na makapuntos ng tatlong gol sa unang kalahati.

Ex5_EN: Hackers launched a cyber attack on the government’s computer systems.
Ex5_PH: Ang mga hacker ay naglunsad ng cyber atake sa mga sistema ng kompyuter ng pamahalaan.