Ataud (en. Coffin)

ah-taw-d

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of container used for the remains of the deceased.
We saw the coffin in the church before the burial.
Nakita namin ang ataud sa simbahan bago ang libing.
A box usually made of wood or other material with a lid.
The coffin was decorated to show respect for the deceased.
Ang ataud ay pinalamutian upang ipakita ang paggalang sa yumaong.
A resting place for the remains of the dead in cemeteries.
The coffin was laid in the grave according to tradition.
Ang ataud ay inilagak sa libingan ayon sa tradisyon.

Etymology

Spanish origin

Common Phrases and Expressions

therefore, there is a coffin
This is a statement of certain death or the presence of death.
samakatuwid ay may ataud

Related Words

burial
The act of placing remains in the earth or another location as a sign of respect for the deceased.
libing
cemetery
A place where the dead are buried or commemorated.
sementeryo

Slang Meanings

Basket
Just like a basket, always there on the side.
Parang ataud lang, lagi na lang nandiyan sa tabi.
Suffering
Wow, so much suffering in my life right now!
Grabe, ang daming ataud sa buhay ko ngayon!
Story of the dead
When there's a coffin, it's like telling a scary movie.
Kapag may atayud, kwentuhan na parang scary movie.