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    Araw ng mga patay (en. Day of the dead)

    /aˈraw naɡ maˈɡa paˈtɑɪ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An occasion to commemorate the deceased and their memories.
    The Day of the Dead is celebrated every November 1 and 2.
    Ang Araw ng mga Patay ay ipinagdiriwang tuwing Nobyembre 1 at 2.
    A Filipino tradition that aims to show respect for the deceased.
    On the Day of the Dead, people offer food and flowers at the graves.
    Sa Araw ng mga Patay, nag-aalay ang mga tao ng pagkain at bulaklak sa mga puntod.

    Etymology

    Originated from the Tagalog words for 'day' and 'of the dead'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Day of the Dead
    A celebration that commemorates the dead.
    Araw ng mga Patay

    Related Words

    Flower-laden
    A symbol of respect typically offered at graves on the Day of the Dead.
    Puno ng bulaklak
    God of the Dead
    A figure or concept of a god related to deceased souls.
    Diyos ng mga Patay

    Slang Meanings

    Feast of deceased loved ones
    We need to prepare for the Day of the Dead because there are some deceased that haven’t arrived yet.
    Kailangan na nating maghanda para sa Araw ng mga Patay, kasi may mga papatong na mga patay na hindi pa nakakarating.
    Time to honor the dead
    Every Day of the Dead, I bring my grandfather's favorite food.
    Bawat Araw ng mga Patay, isinasama ko ang mga paboritong pagkain ng lolo ko.
    Preparing flowers and candles
    Oh no, I haven't prepared the flowers for the Day of the Dead!
    Naku, hindi ko pa naihanda ang mga bulaklak para sa Araw ng mga Patay!
    Feasting with the spirits
    On the Day of the Dead, it's like we have a feast with the spirits.
    Sa Araw ng mga Patay, parang nagkakaroon kami ng salo-salo with the spirits.