Bumatay (en. Died)

/bu.ma.taj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to lose life.
He died in an accident.
Siya ay bumatay sa isang aksidente.
The primary or main form of death.
People died in the war.
Bumatay ang mga tao sa digmaan.
The process of leaving life.
In his departure, he died and left memories.
Sa kanyang pag-alis, siya ay bumatay at nag-iwan ng mga alaala.

Etymology

Verb form meaning 'to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Has returned to God
Expresses the death of a person.
Bumalik na sa Diyos
Deceased
A formal term for death.
Yumao

Related Words

departed
A more formal term for death.
pumanaw
peace
A state of tranquility, may be discussed after death.
kapayapaan

Slang Meanings

very dead
There were so many people at the party, we were like very dead from the fun.
Ang dami ng tao sa party, para tayong patay na patay sa saya.
to fall flat
Oh no, I didn't realize you fell flat outside earlier!
Naku, 'di ko akalain na matsing ka pala sa labas kanina!
to mess up
Our plan messed up, now I don't want to fall flat.
Nag-sumablay ang plano natin, tuloy ayaw ko nang bumatay.