From root: patay
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
pinatay
pi-na-TAY
killed or turned off
Present (Incomplete)
pinapatay
pi-na-pa-TAY
killing or turning off
Future (Contemplated)
papatayin
pa-pa-ta-YIN
will kill or turn off
Usage Note
Patayin is used when the focus is on the specific person or animal being killed, or the device being turned off. It is the most common verb used for switching off lights, appliances, and engines in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" Patayin mo ang TV. "
Natural Translation
Turn off the TV.
Literal Translation
Turn-off you the TV.
" Kailangan mong patayin ang ilaw. "
Natural Translation
You need to turn off the light.
Literal Translation
Need you turn-off the light.
" Huwag mong kalimutang patayin ang lahat ng ilaw at aircon bago ka umalis ng opisina sa gabi. "
Natural Translation
Don't forget to turn off all the lights and air conditioning before you leave the office at night.
Literal Translation
Don't you forget turn-off the all of lights and aircon before you leave of office at night.
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