patay

The Bisaya word for dead is patay.

AdjectiveAdjectives

English Meaning

dead / off (lights/electricity)

Pronunciation

PA-tay

Capital letters indicate stressed syllables

Usage: Patay covers both 'dead' and 'switched off' — 'patay ang suga' means 'the light is off'.

Example Sentences

1. “Patay ang kuryente sa kagabii.

The electricity was out last night.

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Quick Reference

Bisaya

patay

English

dead / off (lights/electricity)

Pronunciation

PA-tay

Part of Speech

Adjective