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    Mamay (en. To die)

    ma-may

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that refers to the occurrence of death.
    My grandfather will die whenever winter comes.
    Ang lolo ko ay mamay na sa tuwing darating ang taglamig.
    The main action that describes the passing away of a person or animal.
    We cannot avoid that our loved ones will die.
    Hindi natin maiiwasan na mamay ang ating mga mahal sa buhay.
    A condition that ends life or carries an attached spirit.
    Upon the departure of her cat, she was so sad as if her heart had died.
    Paglisan ng kanyang pusa, siya ay labis na nalumbay na parang mamay na ang kanyang puso.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'may'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to die
    referring to the state of giving suffering or absence of life.
    mamay na

    Related Words

    death
    A state where the life of a person or animal ends.
    kamatayan
    passed away
    A gentle word often used for die.
    pumanaw

    Slang Meanings

    Fight or struggle in life.
    No matter what happens, we just gotta mamay.
    Kahit anong mangyari, mamay lang tayo.
    Keep going despite challenges.
    Don't give up, just mamay!
    Huwag kang susuko, mamay lang!