Death in Tagalog

“Death” in Tagalog is “Kamatayan” – the universal end of life that touches every living being. Understanding this word opens the door to deeper conversations about life, mortality, and Filipino cultural perspectives on this profound topic.

[Words] = Death

[Definition]:

• Death /dɛθ/
• Noun 1: The end of life; the permanent cessation of all biological functions that sustain a living organism.
• Noun 2: The state of being dead.
• Noun 3: The personification of death, often depicted as a skeletal figure.

[Synonyms] = Kamatayan, Pagkamatay, Pagpanaw, Yumao, Pumanaw, Sumakabilang-buhay

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: The death of his father left him devastated and alone.
• Ex1_PH: Ang kamatayan ng kanyang ama ay nag-iwan sa kanya ng malungkot at nag-iisa.
• Ex2_EN: She faced death with courage and acceptance.
• Ex2_PH: Hinarap niya ang kamatayan nang may tapang at pagtanggap.
• Ex3_EN: The death toll from the natural disaster continued to rise.
• Ex3_PH: Ang bilang ng kamatayan mula sa natural na sakuna ay patuloy na tumataas.
• Ex4_EN: Many cultures have different beliefs about what happens after death.
• Ex4_PH: Maraming kultura ang may iba’t ibang paniniwala tungkol sa nangyayari pagkatapos ng kamatayan.
• Ex5_EN: The death of the old traditions marked the beginning of a new era.
• Ex5_PH: Ang pagkamatay ng mga lumang tradisyon ay nagsimula ng bagong panahon.