Ipapatay (en. Will be killed)

i-pa-pa-tay

Meaning & Definition

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verb
A verb that commands killing.
He will have the thief killed if he does not surrender.
Ipapatay niya ang magnanakaw kung hindi siya sumuko.
Expresses the action of demonstrating killing.
The order is to have the enemies of the state killed.
Ang utos ay ipapatay ang mga kaaway ng estado.

Etymology

from the root word 'patay' combined with the verb 'ipinapa', indicating an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will kill you
A threat of committing a killing action.
Ipapatay kita

Related Words

to kill
An act or action of killing.
pumatay
dead
Significance of being lifeless.
patay

Slang Meanings

To face severe punishment or consequence.
If you get caught selling illegal drugs, the authorities will 'ipapatay' you.
Kapag nahuli kang nagbebenta ng illegal na droga, ipapatay ka ng mga awtoridad.
The conversation is serious; it's no joke.
He said, 'The deal is set, we will 'ipapatay' this', so I know it's not a game.
Sabi niya, 'Ayos na ang deal, ipapatay na natin ito', kaya alam kong hindi ito laro.
Took significant action for something.
He wants to 'ipapatay' all his life plans.
Gusto niyang ipapatay ang lahat ng mga plano niya sa buhay.
Continuing something until it's finished.
No matter how hard it is, we need to 'ipapatay' this project.
Kahit gaano kahirap, kailangan nating ipapatay ang proyekto na ito.