Himlayan (en. Resting place)

/him'lajaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where a person lies down or sleeps.
His resting place is under the shade of a big tree.
Ang kanyang himlayan ay nasa ilalim ng lilim ng malaking puno.
Sometimes used to refer to a grave or resting place.
Many people visit his resting place on the anniversary of his death.
Maraming tao ang bumisita sa kanyang himlayan tuwing anibersaryo ng kanyang kamatayan.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'himlay' meaning to sleep without awareness of surroundings.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Heroes' resting place
A place where heroes are buried.
Himlayan ng mga bayani

Related Words

lie down
The act of lying down or sleeping.
himlay

Slang Meanings

underground farming to obtain materials
I hope we can find a lot of himlayan in this area.
Sana makahanap tayo ng maraming himlayan sa lugar na ito.
seeking wealth through mining
Many people want to become miners here in the himlayan.
Maraming tao ang nagnanais maging miners dito sa himlayan.