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    Belen (en. Nativity scene)

    be-len

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of decoration that depicts the nativity scene of Jesus' birth, usually using figurines.
    They set up a large belen in the middle of their living room every Christmas.
    Naglaga ng isang malaking belen sa gitna ng kanilang sala tuwing Pasko.
    It can symbolize Christmas or faith.
    The belen is an important part of their Christmas tradition.
    Ang belen ay mahalagang bahagi ng kanilang tradisyon sa Pasko.

    Etymology

    Nanggaling ito sa salitang Espanyol na 'Belén' na nangangahulugang Bethlehem.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Nativity scene of Christmas
    A decoration commonly used during Christmas that refers to the nativity scene of Jesus' birth.
    Belen ng Pasko

    Related Words

    Christmas
    The celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ held in December.
    Pasko
    Holy Child
    An image representing Jesus in his childhood, often accompanying the belen.
    Santo Niño

    Slang Meanings

    Like a Christmas decor or display.
    The belen they made is so beautiful, full of details.
    Sobrang ganda ng belen na ginawa nila, punong-puno ng detalye.
    Co-worker or acquaintance in something.
    The team worked together as a bunch of belen for this project.
    Sama-samang nagtrabaho ang mga belen para sa project na ‘to.