Mangaamak (en. Murderer)

/maŋaˈamak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who kills another person.

The murderer was sentenced to life imprisonment.

Ang mangaamak ay nahatulan ng habambuhay na pagkakulong.

An individual with malicious intent that causes death.

Authorities found a murderer at the crime scene.

Natagpuan ng mga awtoridad ang isang mangaamak sa lugar ng krimen.

Due to the root 'amak' meaning 'to kill' in Tagalog, and the prefix 'mang-' that associates with an action.

person who murders

A person who kills or has the intention to kill.

mangaamak ng tao

commission of a murder

The act of killing or inciting to kill.

pagsasakana

crime

An illegal act, especially one involving violence.

krimen

Provoking or picking a fight

Don't be a smartass with me, it's okay to joke but don't fight me.

Huwag kang mangmangaamak sa akin, okay lang na magpatawa pero wag paglabanan.

Arrogant or bragging

The trophy he has isn't that impressive, it's like he's just showing off.

Hindi kasi maganda yung hawak niyang trophy, parang mga mangaamak lang.

Funny or mischievous

My friends are such jokesters, they're really good at making me laugh.

Yung mga kaibigan ko, mga mangaamak talaga, sobrang galing magpatawa.