yao
yaô with stress marks
to leave; depart; die; the deceased
Usage Note
Yao is an archaic and literary Tagalog word for departing or dying. As a verb, 'yumaon' means to pass away or to go. As an adjective, 'ang yumaong' precedes a name to mean 'the late' (e.g., 'ang yumaong Pangulong Marcos'). It appears frequently in formal obituaries, eulogies, and historical texts rather than in everyday conversation.
Examples
" Malungkot ang yao ng lolo. "
Natural Translation
Grandfather's passing is sad.
Literal Translation
Sad the passing of grandfather.
" Malungkot ang yao ng matandang pusa. "
Natural Translation
The passing of the old cat is sad.
Literal Translation
Sad the passing of old cat.
" Binanggit sa talumpati ang yumaong bayani na nag-alay ng buhay para sa kalayaan ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The speech mentioned the late hero who gave his life for the country's freedom.
Literal Translation
Was-mentioned in speech the late hero that offered of life for the freedom of country.
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