Maparatay (en. To die)

/ma.pa.ra'tay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The death or cessation of life of a person or animal.
The death of his grandmother caused great sadness in their family.
Ang maparatay ng kanyang lola ay nagdulot ng malaking kalungkutan sa kanilang pamilya.
The departure from the world or no longer existing in life.
Many people fear death because it is unavoidable.
Maraming tao ang natatakot sa maparatay dahil ito ay hindi maiiwasan.
Saying goodbye to this life.
Despite the fear, we must also accept the part of life called death.
Sa kabila ng takot, kinakailangan din nating tanggapin ang maparatay na bahagi ng buhay.

Etymology

from the word 'paratay' meaning 'to die'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Life is precious
A reminder that we should value our life before we die.
Mahalaga ang buhay

Related Words

life
The state of being alive.
buhay
fate
Refers to having a chance or condition in life.
kamay

Slang Meanings

like coming from heat, super hot or sexy
Wow, you're so mapa-ratay today! You're super hot!
Grabe, ang mapa-ratay mo ngayon! Sobrang hot mo!
has a connotation of being charming or delightful
Come on, let's go! The party is fun, the people are mapa-ratay!
Halika na, tara! Ang saya sa party, mapa-ratay ang mga tao!
swag or cool style
Your style is so mapa-ratay bro, you'll be kissing all the chicks!
Style mo, mapa-ratay bro, kiss na lang ng mga chicks!