To die (tl. Mamay)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Ang pusa ay mamay balang araw.
The cat will die someday.
Context: daily life
Ayaw kong mamay nang maaga.
I don’t want to die early.
Context: daily life
Sabi ng lola ko, hindi mamay ang mga bagay na mahalaga.
My grandmother said that important things do not die.
Context: family

Intermediate (B1-B2)

Kung hindi mo siya alagaan, mamay siya sa labas.
If you don’t take care of him, he will die outside.
Context: daily life
Maraming tao ang nalulungkot kapag may namamatay na kaibigan.
Many people feel sad when a friend died.
Context: society
Mahalaga ang pag-aalaga sa kalusugan upang hindi mamay sa maagang edad.
Caring for your health is important so you don’t die at a young age.
Context: health

Advanced (C1-C2)

Sa likod ng talumpati niya, may lalim na awit tungkol sa mga tao na mamay nang may dignidad.
Behind his speech, there is a profound song about people who die with dignity.
Context: culture
Nais niyang mag-iwan ng alaala bago siya mamay na hindi malilimutan.
He wants to leave a memorable legacy before he dies.
Context: personal goals
Minsan, ang mga pangarap ay tila mamay sa mga hamon ng buhay.
Sometimes, dreams seem to die in the face of life’s challenges.
Context: society