Dead in Tagalog

“Dead” in Tagalog is “Patay” – the most common translation for this fundamental word. Whether you’re learning Tagalog or need precise translations, understanding the various contexts and synonyms of “dead” will enhance your communication skills in Filipino.

[Words] = Dead

[Definition]:

• Dead /dɛd/
• Adjective 1: No longer alive; having lost life.
• Adjective 2: Complete; absolute (e.g., dead silence).
• Adjective 3: Not functioning; out of power (e.g., dead battery).
• Adverb: Completely; absolutely (e.g., dead tired).

[Synonyms] = Patay, Yumao, Pumanaw, Namayapa, Sumakabilang-buhay, Namatay, Wala nang buhay

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The flowers in the garden are dead because nobody watered them.
• Ex1_PH: Ang mga bulaklak sa hardin ay patay dahil walang nag-dilig sa kanila.
• Ex2_EN: My phone is dead, I need to charge it immediately.
• Ex2_PH: Ang cellphone ko ay patay na, kailangan kong i-charge ito kaagad.
• Ex3_EN: The old tree in our backyard has been dead for years.
• Ex3_PH: Ang lumang puno sa aming likod-bahay ay patay na sa loob ng maraming taon.
• Ex4_EN: He was dead tired after working overtime for three consecutive days.
• Ex4_PH: Siya ay patay na pagod pagkatapos mag-overtime ng tatlong magkakasunod na araw.
• Ex5_EN: The village was dead silent when we arrived at midnight.
• Ex5_PH: Ang nayon ay patay na katahimikan nang dumating kami ng hatinggabi.