Bumbunan (en. Crown)
bum-bu-nan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the body located at the top of the head usually towards the back.
The crown is a part of the body that is often exposed to the sun.
Ang bumbunan ay bahagi ng katawan na madalas na nakalantad sa araw.
The top of the head, usually regarded as a symbol of honor or dignity.
In traditional ceremonies, the crown is depicted as a symbol of his status.
Sa mga tradisyonal na seremonya, ang bumbunan ay inilalarawan bilang simbolo ng kanyang katayuan.
Etymology
From the root word 'bumbun' which means the crown of the head.
Common Phrases and Expressions
mark it in the crown
An expression that something should be remembered or seriously considered.
itaga mo sa bumbunan
Related Words
skull
The part of the body that experiences the touch of the mind and emotions.
bumbong
Slang Meanings
Head, but more slang and informal.
Lack of sleep, my head feels weird.
Kulang sa tulog, parang bumbunan ko eh.
Head, used to refer to intelligence or skill.
You have a good head, that's why you became the top student in class.
May bumbunan ka, kaya ka naging top nog pa ng klase.