Tagalog

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Etymology

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From ma- +‎ matay.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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mamatáy (complete namatay, progressive namamatay, contemplative mamamatay, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜋᜆᜌ᜔)

  1. to die (because of a disease, old age, or any unintended cause)
    Synonyms: pumanaw, yumao, sumakabilang-buhay, bawian ng buhay
    • 2021, Ronalyn Seminiano Ronico, “Angel Locsin, todo-sorry sa pamilya ng senior na namatay sa community pantry”, in Bulgar:
      Kinumpirma ni Angel Locsin ang balitang may namatay na senior citizen habang nakapila sa binuksan niyang community pantry sa Quezon City ngayong Biyernes at humingi rin ng paumanhin ang aktres sa insidente.
      Angel Locsin confirmed the news that a senior citizen died while waiting on their community pantry they opened while waiting at the line this Friday and has apologised for the incident.
  2. to turn off; to be closed; to stop functioning (e.g. light bulbs, machines, etc.)
    Antonym: bumukas
    Ayaw mamatay ng selpon.
    The phone doesn't want to turn off.
  3. to be extinguished (e.g. candles, fire, etc.)
    Antonym: sumindi
  4. to fade; to become extinct
    Synonyms: mawala, malipol
  5. to be out of business; to die as a business
    Synonym: bumagsak

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