Kamatayan (en. Death)
ka-ma-ta-yan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being dead; the end of life.
Death is part of the cycle of life.
Ang kamatayan ay bahagi ng siklo ng buhay.
The activity or process of passing away.
Sometimes, death is caused by illness.
Minsan, ang kamatayan ay dulot ng sakit.
The loss of a person important in the lives of others.
The death of her mother deeply saddened her.
Ang kamatayan ng kanyang ina ay labis na ikinasakit niya.
Etymology
From the root word 'mamatay' meaning 'to end life.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
cycle of life
The process of existence from birth to death.
siklo ng buhay
life and death
The essence of existence and the end of life.
buhay at kamatayan
Related Words
to die
The act of passing away or ending life.
mamatay
mourning
The state of experiencing sadness due to loss.
nagdadalamhati
Slang Meanings
Burial in this world
They say that death is an end, like a permanent rest.
Sabi nila, ang kamatayan ay katapusan na parang pahinga na.
Eternal rest
He was afraid of death, but others say it's eternal rest.
Natakot siya sa kamatayan, pero sabi ng iba, ito'y walang hanggang pahinga.
Goodbye to life
Whenever someone passes away, it feels like we don't know what to do anymore. It's like saying goodbye to life.
Kada may namatayan, parang 'di na natin alam ang gagawin. Parang paalam na sa buhay.
Oh my God, please no!
When something bad happens, we often say, 'Oh my God, please not! Don't let it be death!'
Pag may masamang nangyari, madalas tayong magsabi na, 'Diyos ko, 'wag naman! Huwag kamatayan!'