From root: patay
Usage Note
Pamatay refers to a tool used for killing pests or, colloquially, something that is exceptionally impressive or attractive.
Examples
" Saan ang pamatay ng lamok? "
Natural Translation
Where is the mosquito killer?
Literal Translation
Where the killer of mosquito?
" Nasaan ang pamatay ng sunog? "
Natural Translation
Where is the fire extinguisher?
Literal Translation
Where the extinguisher of fire?
" Bumili kami ng bagong pamatay ng ipis dahil dumarami na sila sa kusina tuwing gabi. "
Natural Translation
We bought a new cockroach killer because they keep multiplying in the kitchen every night.
Literal Translation
Bought we of new killer of cockroach because multiplying already they in kitchen every night.
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