Buongbuhay (en. Whole life)

/bʊˈoŋbʊˌhaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The total duration of a person from birth to death.
He lived a very happy whole life with his family.
Nakatira siya sa isang napakasayang buongbuhay sa kanyang pamilya.
A concept that expresses the entirety of experiences and events in life.
Throughout his whole life, he learned a lot about love and sacrifice.
Sa buongbuhay, natutunan niya ang marami tungkol sa pagmamahal at sakripisyo.

Etymology

Combined words 'buo' and 'buhay' describing whole life.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my whole life
Referring to an experience or feeling tested throughout the whole life.
buong buhay ko
for my entire life
Shows a promise or dedication that lasts for a lifetime.
hanggang sa aking buong buhay

Related Words

life
The state of being alive and all the experiences that come with it.
buhay
success
A celebration of achievements in life.
katagumpayan

Slang Meanings

A life that is happy and full of joy.
I want a whole life, like there's no stress about life.
Gusto ko ng buongbuhay, parang walang stress tungkol sa buhay-buhay.
A chill and relaxed lifestyle.
I hope we always have this, just living life in a chill way!
Sana lagi tayong ganito, buongbuhay lang, chill lang!