Makamamatay (en. Deadly)

/makamaˈmatay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
bringing danger or death.
The deadly disease must be treated immediately.
Ang makamamatay na sakit ay dapat agad na ginagamot.
extremely dangerous.
The deadly situation requires immediate action.
Ang makamamatay na sitwasyon ay nangangailangan ng agarang aksyon.
capable of killing.
The deadly weapon is strictly prohibited.
Ang makamamatay na sandata ay mahigpit na ipinagbabawal.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'mamatay' with the prefix 'maka-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

deadly poison
poison that can kill quickly.
makamamatay na lason
deadly accident
an accident that results in death.
makamamatay na aksidente

Related Words

to die
the act of death or loss of life.
mamatay
deadly
similar to makamamatay, referring to something capable of killing.
nakamamatay

Slang Meanings

Super awesome or cool
Her outfit is to die for!
Ang outfit niya, makamamatay!
Extremely skilled or talented
His game in basketball is insane!
Makamamatay ang laro niya sa basketball!
Extremely delicious
The food here is to die for!
Makamamatay ang pagkain dito!