Burol (en. Mound)
/ˈburol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A landform with an elevated area or hill.
The hills around are very beautiful and green.
Ang mga burol sa paligid ay napakaganda at berdeng-berde.
A grave or form of ground often used for burial.
His father's grave is next to the church.
Ang burol ng kanyang ama ay nasa tabi ng simbahan.
Etymology
Indigenous Tagalog word meaning 'to carry' or 'house of the deceased'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grave of the deceased
The hill or elevated land where the dead are buried.
burol ng yumaong
Related Words
graveyard
A place where people are buried.
libingan
tree
Trees standing around the hill.
punong kahoy
Slang Meanings
Rave or party
Let's have a party at home later, it'll be so much fun!
Mag-burol tayo sa bahay mamaya, sobrang saya nun!
To hang out or chill
I have nothing to do, let's just hang out at the mall.
Wala akong magawa, tara na mag-burol sa mall.