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    Magpataya (en. To kill)

    mag-pa-ta-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An act of killing a person or animal.
    He killed more than one person in battle.
    Siya ay nagpataya ng higit sa isang tao sa labanan.
    An action that results in death.
    His plan killed many innocent lives.
    Ang kanyang plano ay nagpataya ng maraming inosenteng buhay.
    Expression of the intention to kill.
    There were misconceptions that he killed for power.
    May mga maling akalang magpataya siya para sa kapangyarihan.

    Etymology

    From 'patay' with the prefix 'mag-' that suggests the act of killing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kill a person
    the active act of killing a person.
    magpataya ng tao
    do not kill
    be careful not to kill anyone.
    huwag magpataya

    Related Words

    dead
    No longer alive, state of being dead.
    patay
    to kill
    A form of action that results in death.
    pumatay

    Slang Meanings

    to fight
    Because of his anger, he started a fight in the street.
    Dahil sa galit niya, nagmagpataya siya sa kalsada.
    to box
    They used to box in the gym every Saturday.
    Dati silang magpataya sa gym tuwing Sabado.