How to Say "Die" in Filipino - How To Say Guide

mamatay

To say 'die' in Filipino, use mamatay.

The word mamatay means to stop living.

Meaning: to stop living (verb)

Which one should you use?

While mamatay is the direct way to say 'die', pumanaw is a more polite and respectful term used when speaking about someone's death.

The past tense is namatay (died), the progressive/present tense is namamatay (is dying) and the future tense is mamamatay (will die).

When someone is described as patay na patay, it does not mean they are dead, but that they are intensely in love or 'crazy' about someone.
In the Philippines, the word patay is used not only for death but also for 'off' when referring to electrical switches or lights.
The root word atay is also the Tagalog word for 'liver'.

Baka mamatay si Tom.
Tom might die.
This sentence is useful for expressing possibility regarding mamatay.
Tatoeba #7487660 by jenardcabilao, translation #2237382 by CK
Hindi natin siyang hahayaang mamatay.
We would not let him die.
This sentence is useful for expressing intent regarding mamatay.
Tatoeba #5214783 by kanlaon, translation #5296266 by katalex
Ang lahat ng nabubuhay ay dapat mamatay.
All that lives must die.
This sentence is useful for expressing a general truth regarding mamatay.
Tatoeba #11603555 by qwertzu, translation #11600983 by carlosalberto
Ang inyong mahal na lolo ay sumakabilang-buhay na noong nakaraang linggo
Your beloved grandfather passed away last week.
Sa malungkot na pagkakataon, pumanaw na ang ating minamahal na Punong Lider
In this sad moment, our beloved leader has passed away.
Ayoko d'yan, baka mamatay ako!
I don't want to go there, I might die!
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Juan and Patricia are talking about a dying plant.

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