Magbakam (en. To die)

/maɡˈbakam/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb meaning to pass away.

Many people mourn after their loved one dies.

Maraming tao ang nagluluksa matapos magbakam ang kanilang mahal sa buhay.

Used to describe the loss of life.

His condition worsened, and he died last week.

Ang kanyang kondisyon ay lumala, at siya ay nagbakam noong nakaraang linggo.

The word 'magbakam' comes from the root word 'bakam' meaning 'to pass away or die.' The prefix 'mag-' indicates an action or behavior.

He has passed away

A declaration that someone has died.

Nagbakam na siya

life

Refers to the state of being alive or active.

buhay

death

A condition or state of dying.

kamamatay

to row or paddle

Just row and you might get home faster.

Magbakam ka na lang at baka mabilis ka pang makauwi.

to become activist

We really need to row for our rights.

Kailangan na talagang magbakam para sa mga karapatan natin.

to become more intense or fiery

Row for this fight, you won’t let yourself lose.

Magbakam ka sa laban na 'to, hindi ka papayag na matalo.