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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Magpakamatay

English

to die by suicideverb

Pronunciation

mag-pah-kah-mah-TIE

Meaning and usage notes

Magpakamatay is a general way to say to die by suicide. Mohikog or maghikog are also used in Bisaya for this sensitive topic.

Body & Health
Example 1

Importante nga mangayo og tabang kung naa kay hunahuna nga magpakamatay.

It is important to ask for help if you have suicidal thoughts.

Example 2

Ang hilisgutan bahin sa magpakamatay sensitibo kaayo.

The topic of suicide is very sensitive.

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