Mosulong

to invade; to attack; to advance offensivelyverb

Alternative meanings

To enter a place, territory, or space aggressively or offensively; to advance against someone or something with the intention to attack, occupy, or impose control.

Pronunciation

moh-SOO-long

Root and affixes

From sulong, to advance or attack. Mosulong expresses advancing offensively or invading.

Variants or conjugations

mosulong; invasion/advance; attacked/advanced; advance; occupy/conquer

Related words and expressions

invasion; war; territory; occupation; attack

Meaning and usage notes

For invading a country or territory, “mosulong” works well. “Mosakop” can emphasize occupying or conquering. “Pagsulong” is the noun: invasion or offensive advance.