Pagkamatabang (en. To die)
pag-kamatabang
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition of death or demise.
The death of his friend greatly saddened the entire family.
Ang pagkamatabang ng kanyang kaibigan ay labis na ikinalungkot ng buong pamilya.
The transition from life to death.
The death of the trees in winter is a normal part of their cycle.
Ang pagkamatabang ng mga puno sa taglamig ay normal na bahagi ng kanilang siklo.
Etymology
from the word 'mamatay' meaning 'the end of a life stage' and 'tabang' meaning 'lack of flavor or enjoyment.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Death has come.
The scene heralds the end.
Dumating na ang pagkamatabang.
Related Words
to die
The act of ending a life.
mamatay
bereaved
The state of experiencing deep sadness due to death.
sawi
Slang Meanings
head or lively
Where are you going again? You look so lively, your face is so red!
Saan ka na naman pupunta? Para kang pagkamatabang, ang pula ng mukha mo!
happy
I’m really lively when I’m with her, it's so much fun!
Pagkamatabang talaga ako pag kasama ko siya, ang saya saya!
diligent
At work, he’s very diligent, he doesn't get tired.
Sa trabaho, pagkamatabang siya, hindi siya mapapagod.