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    Magkakatay (en. Butchers)

    /maɡkaˈkataj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb indicating an action or process of killing or butchering, often used in the context of animals.
    They will butcher a pig for the feast.
    Magkakatay sila ng baboy para sa handaan.
    Refers to the activity of conducting slaughtering of animals for food.
    The butchers in the factory have special training.
    Ang mga magkakatay sa pabrika ay may espesyal na pagsasanay.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'katay' which means to slaughter or butcher an animal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    butchering a cow
    The act of slaughtering a cow, usually for obtaining meat.
    magkakatay ng baka

    Related Words

    slaughter
    The process of killing and cutting animals for food.
    katay

    Slang Meanings

    They'll definitely fight each other.
    When they see each other, they'll really end up fighting!
    Kapag nagkita-kita sila, magkakatay talaga 'yan!
    You might end up in a fight outside the bar!
    You might fight each other outside the bar!
    Baka magkakatay kayo sa labas ng bar!
    Don't make them fight; you'll just get hurt.
    Don’t make them fight; you’ll just end up getting hurt.
    Huwag mo silang pag-awayin, magkakatay lang kayo.