Mamamataytao (en. Mortal)

ma-ma-ma-tay-ta-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has a finite life or the trait of being mortal.
As mortals, we have the responsibility to take care of our nature.
Bilang mga mamamataytao, tayo ay may pananagutang pangalagaan ang ating kalikasan.
An individual who experiences life and death.
The mortal should gain experiences in life while there is still a chance.
Ang mamamataytao ay dapat magtamo ng mga karanasan sa buhay habang may pagkakataon pa.
A person commonly associated with being preoccupied with temporal matters.
We are mortals who often get lost in material things.
Mga mamamataytao tayo na madalas naliligaw ng landas sa mga materyal na bagay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we are mortals
A statement that indicates that we are people with finite lives.
mamamataytao tayo

Related Words

to die
The characteristic of death or the process of passing away.
mamatay
life
The state of being alive or active.
buhay

Slang Meanings

It's an expression used with annoyance, usually referring to someone or something that's unpleasant to look at.
Wow, you're such a wreck, aren’t you? Haven't you showered yet!
Grabe, mamamataytao ka naman, ano? Hindi ka pa naliligo!
Means excessive silliness or craziness.
I can't handle the chaos from my classmates anymore, they're so annoying!
Hindi ko na kayang mamamataytao ang mga kaklase ko, sobrang kulit!
A way to call someone who's always messing things up.
No wonder you're such a hot mess, you never have a plan!
Kaya pala mamamataytao ka, kasi lagi kang walang plano!