tigok
tigók with stress marks
dead; killed
Usage Note
Tigok is a coarse colloquial term for being dead or killed, blunter and more informal than patay. It fits casual banter, dark humor, and gaming talk, but would be deeply offensive in any solemn context.
Examples
" Tigok na ang ipis sa sahig. "
Natural Translation
The cockroach on the floor is already dead.
Literal Translation
Dead already the cockroach on floor.
" Tigok na ang ahas sa labas. "
Natural Translation
The snake outside is already dead.
Literal Translation
Dead already the snake outside.
" Biro nila na tigok na ang baterya ng telepono bago pa man matapos ang mahabang biyahe. "
Natural Translation
They joked that the phone's battery was already dead even before the long trip was over.
Literal Translation
Joke their that dead already the battery of phone before still even finish the long trip.
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