To die (tl. Matay)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ayaw kong mamatay ang aking alaga.
I don't want my pet to die.
Context: daily life Ang ibon ay namatay noong nakaraang linggo.
The bird died last week.
Context: daily life Natakot ang bata nang malaman niyang mamatay ang kanyang lolo.
The child was scared to learn that his grandfather will die.
Context: family Intermediate (B1-B2)
Kung hindi siya magkakaroon ng operasyon, posible siyang mamatay.
If he doesn’t have surgery, it’s possible that he will die.
Context: health Nasaktan siya ng labis sa balita na namatay ang kanyang kaibigan.
He was deeply hurt by the news that his friend died.
Context: emotions Sinasabi ng mga matatanda na ang mga hayop ay may karapatang mamatay nang natural.
Elders say that animals have the right to die naturally.
Context: culture Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang epekto ng digmaan ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng pagkamatay ng maraming tao.
The impact of war often leads to the deaths of many people.
Context: society Dahil sa mga pagkukulang ng sistema ng kalusugan, marami ang namamatay nang hindi natutulungan.
Due to the deficiencies in the healthcare system, many people died without receiving help.
Context: health Ang takot sa pagkamatay ay isang normal na bahagi ng buhay ng tao.
The fear of death is a normal part of human existence.
Context: philosophy