Tagalog

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Etymology

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From yao +‎ -um-.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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yumao (Baybayin spelling ᜌᜓᜋᜂ)

  1. a deceased person or animal
    Synonyms: namatay, nasawi, patay, sumakabilang-buhay
    Para sa mga yumao lamang itong mga bulaklak.
    These flowers are only for the deceased.

Verb

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yumao (complete yumao, progressive yumayao, contemplative yayao, Baybayin spelling ᜌᜓᜋᜂ)

  1. to leave; to depart;
  2. (euphemistic) to die; to pass away
  3. complete aspect of yumao

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