Die in Tagalog

“Die” in Tagalog is “Mamatay” – meaning to cease living or to stop functioning. This versatile English word has multiple meanings and uses in Tagalog. Explore the complete translation, synonyms, and practical sentence examples below.

[Words] = Die

[Definition]:

• Die /daɪ/
• Verb 1: To stop living; to cease to exist.
• Verb 2: To cease to function or operate (as in machines or devices).
• Verb 3: To fade away or diminish gradually.
• Noun: A small cube used in games of chance, with faces marked with spots numbering from one to six (plural: dice).

[Synonyms] = Mamatay, Mawalan ng buhay, Pumanaw, Yumao, Sumakabilang-buhay, Mamatay-gutom (die of hunger), Matigang (stubborn/die-hard)

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: Many plants die during the winter season without proper care.
• Ex1_PH: Maraming halaman ang namamatay sa panahon ng taglamig kung walang tamang pag-aalaga.

• Ex2_EN: The old traditions should never die because they represent our culture.
• Ex2_PH: Ang mga lumang tradisyon ay hindi dapat mamatay dahil kumakatawan sila sa ating kultura.

• Ex3_EN: My phone battery is about to die, I need to charge it soon.
• Ex3_PH: Ang baterya ng aking telepono ay malapit nang mamatay, kailangan ko itong i-charge kaagad.

• Ex4_EN: The fire will die out if we don’t add more wood.
• Ex4_PH: Ang apoy ay mamamatay kung hindi tayo magdagdag ng kahoy.

• Ex5_EN: Roll the die to see who goes first in the board game.
• Ex5_PH: Ipagulong ang dados upang makita kung sino ang mauna sa board game.