Mamatay (en. To die)

ma-ma-tay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action describing the cessation of life of a person or animal.

Sometimes, people are afraid to die.

Minsan, ang mga tao ay natatakot sa mamatay.

The event where an organism loses its life functions.

Humans have a natural fear of dying.

Ang mga tao ay may natural na takot sa mamatay.

The closure of life, often associated with suffering or pain.

Sometimes, people face trials before they die.

Minsan, ang mga tao ay nahaharap sa mga pagsubok bago mamatay.

to die of hunger

To be without food until death.

mamatay sa gutom

to die of sickness

To pass away due to illness.

mamatay sa sakit

iron fist

Describing a harsh governance that leads to killings.

kamay na bakal

death

The event of losing life.

kamatayan

To fall down

So many things exploded around him, he looked like he fell off a bridge.

Ang dami ng sumabog sa kanya, parang bumagsak siya sa tulay.

Lifeless

He looked lifeless earlier at the corner.

Parang walang buhay na siya dito sa kanto kanina.

It's dead

It's all good now, your problem is dead.

Ayos lang yan, namatay na yung problema mo.

Passed away

Oh my God, he has finally passed away.

Diyos ko, pumanaw na siya sa wakas.