Mangamatis (en. To kill)

/maŋ.ɡa.ma.tis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A word that expresses an action or deed.
The killers travel at night to hunt for their victims.
Ang mga mangamatis ay naglalakbay sa gabi upang manghuli ng kanilang biktima.
Expression of killing or taking away life.
When he killed, many people were disappointed with his actions.
Nang mangamatis siya, maraming tao ang nadismaya sa kanyang ginawa.
A person capable of killing.
He is known as the killer in their town.
Siyang kilalang mangamatis sa kanilang bayan.

Etymology

from the root word 'amat' meaning to kill

Common Phrases and Expressions

killer in the dark
A person associated with killing others at night.
mangamatis sa dilim

Related Words

killing
The act of taking away life.
pagpatay
murder
An act to kill or commit an offense.
salang

Slang Meanings

Enough, let's not argue anymore.
Let’s call it a truce, fighting is pointless.
Mangamatis na tayo, wala namang silbi ang pag-aaway.
Let's not waste time.
Let’s get to it, it’s time to take action.
Mangamatis na, oras na para kumilos tayo.
Let’s settle here, let's finish this.
Let’s wrap it up, we need to finish the project.
Mangamatis na, kailangan na nating tapusin ang proyekto.