Pagkapatay (en. Death)

/paɡ.kapa.taj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being no longer alive of a person or animal.
The death of his grandmother brings him sadness.
Ang pagkapatay ng kanyang lola ay nagdadala sa kanya ng kalungkutan.
The act of killing or taking away life.
The killing of abandoned animals is against the law.
Ang pagkapatay ng inabandunang hayop ay labag sa batas.
An event that results in the loss of life.
The killing in the rural army emphasized capitalism.
Ang pagkapatay sa hukbong bayan ay nagbigay-diin sa capitalismo.

Etymology

root word: patay

Common Phrases and Expressions

his/her death
the killing or demise of a person.
pagkapatay sa kanya

Related Words

dead
Refers to the state of being lifeless.
patay
administering justice
The process of seeking justice in death.
pagsasagawa ng katarungan

Slang Meanings

Passed away
Wow, when I heard about his passing in the news, I didn't know what to do.
Grabe, pagkapatay niya sa balita, di ko alam ang gagawin ko.
Gone
There it is, after grandma passed away, the family was really sad.
Yun na, pagkapatay ni lola, sobrang lungkot ng pamilya.
Crossed over to the afterlife
After dad passed away, I became the one to take care of the family.
Pagkapatay ni tatay, ako na ang nag-aalaga sa pamilya.