Pama (en. Killer)

/ˈpama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act or means of killing.

Killing is an undesirable act in society.

Ang pama ay isang hindi kanais-nais na gawain sa lipunan.

A primary cause that leads to death.

Accidents are one of the main killers of teenagers.

Ang mga aksidente ay isa sa mga pangunahing pama ng mga kabataan.

The root word 'pama' comes from 'pamatay' which refers to the power or ability to kill.

killer disease

A type of illness that causes extreme suffering or danger.

pama ng sakit

killer

A term that refers to anything that causes death.

pamatay

to die

The occurrence of death; the end of life.

mamatay

Breaking or getting angry

Oh no, she's angry again, we're going to fight again.

Hala, may pama na naman siya, kaya na naman tayo mag-aaway.

To tell or to excuse

Just say she's not feeling well so she won’t ask anymore.

Sabihin mo na lang na pama na siya para hindi na siya magtanong.

Eight months of waiting

I have so much frustration waiting for you.

Marami na akong pama sa paghihintay sa'yo.