Patayan (en. Killing)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act or event of killing.
The killing in the neighborhood caused fear among the residents.
Ang patayan sa barangay ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga residente.
A bloody fight or conflict resulting in many deaths.
The killing in front of the court shocked everyone.
Ang patayan sa harap ng korte ay nakagimbal sa lahat.
The condition of having a fight that may result in death.
Avoid killings in disputes to prevent larger problems.
Iwasan ang patayan sa mga pagtatalo upang hindi magdulot ng mas malaking problema.

Common Phrases and Expressions

killing on the street
An incident of killing that occurred in a public thoroughfare.
patayan sa kalsada
bloody killing
A very serious situation related to fighting and death.
patayan ng dugo

Related Words

killing
The act of taking a person's life.
pagpatay
attack
An assault or act of violence that results in destruction or death.
salang

Slang Meanings

Clashes or fights on the street.
Last week, it was like a brawl on the street, lots of people were fighting.
Nitong nakaraang linggo, parang patayan na sa kalsada, daming nag-aaway.
Fights happening among gangs.
In our town, there are brawls happening because of gang wars.
Sa bayan namin, may mga patayan na nagaganap dahil sa mga gang war.
Saying hurtful words to one another.
Don't talk trash to him, it's like you want to start a fight too.
Huwag kang magsalita ng patayan sa kanya, parang gusto mo na ring makipag-away.