ipapatay
to have killed or turned off
From root: patay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
ipinapatay
i-pi-na-pa-TAY
had killed or turned off
Present (Incomplete)
ipinapapatay
i-pi-na-pa-pa-TAY
having killed or turned off
Future (Contemplated)
ipapapatay
i-pa-pa-pa-TAY
will have killed or turned off
Usage Note
Ipapatay is used to command or request someone else to turn off an electronic device or appliance, and it can also be used in a much more serious context to order the killing of a living being.
Examples
" Ipapatay mo ang ilaw. "
Natural Translation
Have the light turned off.
Literal Translation
Have-turned-off you the light.
" Nakalimutan kong ipapatay ang aircon. "
Natural Translation
I forgot to have the aircon turned off.
Literal Translation
Forgot I-link have-turned-off the aircon.
" Bago kami umalis ng bahay, ipinapatay ko muna sa katulong ang lahat ng gamit na nakasaksak sa kuryente. "
Natural Translation
Before we leave the house, I first have the helper turn off everything plugged into the outlet.
Literal Translation
Before we leave of house, have-turned-off I first to-the helper the all of appliance link plugged in electricity.
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