Buhong (en. Tomb)

/bu'hɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A room or place where the dead are placed.
His grandfather's tomb is behind the church.
Ang buhong ng kanyang lolo ay nasa likod ng simbahan.
A structure built in memory of the deceased.
His family has a beautiful and sturdy tomb.
May maganda at matibay na buhong ang kanyang pamilya.
A symbol of respect for deceased individuals.
Many people visit the tomb on All Souls' Day.
Maraming tao ang bumibisita sa buhong sa Araw ng mga Patay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tomb of the nation
A symbol representing heroes or prominent deceased individuals.
Buhong ng bayan

Related Words

grave
A hole in the ground where a body is placed.
hukay
to remember
An act of remembering those who have passed away.
alalahanin

Slang Meanings

flamboyant or dramatic
Oh my, Kevin is so buhong, always dramatic with his friends.
Ay naku, ang buhong ni Kevin, laging drama sa mga kaibigan niya.
flirtatious or attention-seeking
My childhood friends are so buhong, they have so many crushes!
Sobrang buhong ng mga kababata ko, andami nilang crush!