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    Ataul (en. Coffin)

    /aˈtawɫ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A box used to hold the body of the deceased.
    The procession of the coffin to the cemetery is a solemn ceremony.
    Ang pagdadala ng ataul sa sementeryo ay isang solemneng seremonya.
    Often made of wood or metal, adorned with decorations.
    The family chose a beautiful and expensive coffin for their loved one.
    Pinili ng pamilya ang isang maganda at mahal na ataul para sa kanilang mahal sa buhay.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'ataúd'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    coffin of life
    An expression used to describe the challenges and sacrifices in life.
    ataul ng buhay

    Related Words

    cemetery
    A place where the coffins of the deceased are buried.
    simenteryo
    life
    The state of existence of an individual before passing away.
    buhay

    Slang Meanings

    a person with a large physique
    He's so ataul, it takes a whole banquet to make him happy.
    Sobra siyang ataul, isang buong kainan ang kailangang ubusin para sumaya.
    loves to eat
    Jun is such an ataul, his plate is always full of food.
    Si Jun ataul yan, lagi lang puno ng pagkain ang plato niya.
    cheerful or jolly
    Who wouldn't be happy with that smile, she's super ataul!
    Sino ba naman ang hindi matuwa sa ngiti niyan, sobrang ataul!