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    Ipamatay (en. To cause to die)

    i-pa-ma-tay

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that expresses the act of killing.
    He decided to cause the rats in his house to die.
    Pinagpasyahan niyang ipamatay ang mga daga sa kanyang bahay.
    An action that involves the intention to cause death.
    Don't cause the animals to die without reason.
    Huwag mong ipamatay ang mga hayop nang walang dahilan.
    Lack of respect for life resulting in the act of killing.
    His behavior caused fear and he thought to kill his opponent.
    Ang kanyang pag-uugali ay nagdulot ng takot at kanyang naisip na ipamatay ang kanyang kalaban.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'amatay' which means 'to kill'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to use a weapon to kill
    to use a weapon to kill
    ipamatay ang sandata

    Related Words

    amatay
    This word means 'to kill' or 'to die'.
    amatay
    pagpatay
    The act of killing or dying.
    pagpatay

    Slang Meanings

    to unleash anger
    I feel like I want to pour out my anger towards him.
    Parang gusto ko nang ipamatay yung inis ko sa kanya.
    to show courage
    I need to face my fear on stage.
    Kailangan kong ipamatay ang takot ko sa entablado.