Magpapatay (en. To kill)

/magpapa'tay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of verb that refers to the act of killing or taking a life.

He will kill a bird catcher in the forest.

Magpapatay siya ng manghuhuli ng mga ibon sa gubat.

Refers to the act of performing an activity that causes death.

It is prohibited to kill animals in a protected area.

Bawal magpapatay ng mga ayop sa protektadong lugar.

from the root word 'patay' meaning 'to kill' or 'to cause to die' combined with the prefix 'mag-' which signifies 'to do' or 'to make'.

Killing time

Doing something to avoid boredom or losing interest while waiting.

Magpapatay ng oras

kill

This is a root word that refers to the actual act of taking life.

pumatay

dead

Refers to the state of being no longer alive.

patay

to kill a person or seek revenge

Juan said he would kill if he couldn't find his missing cellphone.

Sabi ni Juan, magpapatay daw siya kung hindi niya mahahanap yung nawawalang cellphone niya.

to fight or get into a brawl

This is how it is, we might just end up fighting outside if you don't pay attention to us.

Ganito talaga, magpapatay na lang kami sa labas kung hindi mo kami papansinin.

to give a strong reaction or emotion

When he heard he was bullied, he really reacted strongly with anger.

Pag narinig niyang nang-bully siya, talaga namang magpapatay siya sa galit.