Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Mopatay
killverb
- Pronunciation
moh-pah-TIE
- Root and affixes
From the root patay, which can mean dead or kill. Mo- marks an action-oriented verb form: mopatay = to kill.
- Meaning and usage notes
Mopatay is a strong word and should be used carefully. For figurative uses like “it kills me with laughter” or “kill time,” another expression may be needed depending on context.
actioncause deathdangerdeathkilllifetake life
Ayaw pagdula sa pusil kay makapatay kini.
Do not play with the gun because it can kill.
Ang sakit mahimong mopatay kung dili tambalan.
The disease can kill if it is not treated.