Pagkamatira (en. Death)

pag-ka-ma-ti-ra

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Death is the process of passing away or the end of life.
The death of her grandfather was a sad event for their family.
Ang pagkamatira ng kanyang lolo ay isang malungkot na pangyayari sa kanilang pamilya.
It can also refer to the event when a person or thing occurred.
The death of the empire took place in the fourteenth century.
Ang pagkamatira ng imperyo ay naganap sa ikalabing-apat na siglo.
It may also be used in the context of the demise of an idea or belief.
The death of their viewpoint seems abrupt with the emergence of new standards.
Ang pagkamatira ng kanilang pananaw ay tila tuli sa pag-usbong ng bagong pamantayan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Accepting death
A statement that reflects agreement or understanding of someone's passing.
Tanggapin ang pagkamatira
Do not fear death
A statement encouraging people to face death as part of life.
Huwag matakot sa pagkamatira

Related Words

to die
A verb that refers to the action of passing away or ending life.
mamatay
death
A noun that refers to the state of being dead or the event that occurred to a person.
kamatayan

Slang Meanings

closing of life
Wow, that's the passing of my grandpa, so sad!
Grabe, 'yun na ang pagkamatira ng lolo ko, sobrang lungkot!
transition to the afterlife
In the passing of loved ones, family becomes closer.
Sa pagkamatira ng mga mahal sa buhay, nagiging mas malapit ang pamilya.
goodbye
The passing of my friend was a big goodbye.
Ang pagkamatira ng kaibigan ko ay isang malaking pagpapaalam.