From root: patay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagpatay
nag-pa-TAY
slaughtered
Present (Incomplete)
nagpapatay
nag-pa-pa-TAY
is slaughtering
Future (Contemplated)
magpapatay
mag-pa-pa-TAY
will slaughter
Usage Note
Magpatay is used when referring to the slaughtering of livestock or poultry, typically for consumption during special occasions like a fiesta or a wedding. It specifically implies the preparation of animals for food and is distinct from the general term for killing.
Examples
" Magpapatay kami ng manok mamaya. "
Natural Translation
We will slaughter a chicken later.
Literal Translation
Will-slaughter we of chicken later.
" Mahirap magpatay ng baboy nang mag-isa. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to slaughter a pig alone.
Literal Translation
Hard slaughter of pig link-, alone.
" Tuwing may piyesta sa amin, nagpapatay ang mga kalalakihan ng baboy at baka para sa handaan. "
Natural Translation
Whenever there is a fiesta in our place, the men slaughter pigs and cattle for the feast.
Literal Translation
Every-time has fiesta in us, slaughter the plural men of pig and cattle for the feast.
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