Pagpapatiwakal (en. Suicide)
pag-pa-pa-ti-wa-kal
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of ending one's own life.
Suicide is a serious social issue.
Ang pagpapatiwakal ay isang seryosong usaping panlipunan.
A step taken by a person due to extreme depression or anxiety.
Many cases of suicide are linked to depression.
Maraming mga kaso ng pagpapatiwakal ang naiuugnay sa depresyon.
An extreme form of thinking that leads to the decision to end life.
Suicide often is not on the minds of those in such states.
Ang pagpapatiwakal ay madalas na wala sa isip ng mga taong nasa ganitong kalagayan.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'tiwalag,' meaning separation or destruction.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't commit suicide
A statement expressing concern and the desire to prevent someone from committing suicide.
Huwag kang magpatiwakal
Related Words
depression
A mental condition that causes sadness and hopelessness.
depresyon
suicidal ideation
Thoughts or plans related to suicide.
suicidal ideation
Slang Meanings
Sacrifice of oneself for another person.
He can kill himself for his family.
Kaya niyang magpagpatay sa sarili para sa pamilya niya.
Life feels worthless.
Because of the problems, it's like suicide is the only solution.
Nang dahil sa mga problema, para bang ang pagpapatiwakal na lang ang solusyon.
A decision made without fear of the future.
In these situations, there are some people who choose to commit suicide.
Sa mga ganitong sitwasyon, may mga ibang tao na nagpapatiwakal na.