From root: patay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
namatay
na-ma-TAY
died
Present (Incomplete)
namamatay
na-ma-ma-TAY
is dying
Future (Contemplated)
mamamatay
ma-ma-ma-TAY
will die
Usage Note
Mamatay is used when referring to the natural or biological process of dying for living things like humans, animals, and plants. While it is the standard term, speakers often use euphemisms like 'pumanaw' or 'yumao' in formal contexts or to show more respect to the deceased.
Examples
" Ayaw kong mamatay nang maaga. "
Natural Translation
I don't want to die early.
Literal Translation
Don't-want I die [linker] early.
" Takot siyang mamatay sa sakit. "
Natural Translation
He is afraid to die from the illness.
Literal Translation
Afraid he die at illness.
" Kung hindi natin didiligan ang mga halaman, tiyak na mamamatay ang mga ito sa loob ng ilang araw. "
Natural Translation
If we don't water the plants, they will surely die within a few days.
Literal Translation
If not we will-water the plants, sure [linker] will-die the these in within of few days.
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