Kabaong (en. Coffin)

/kaˈba.ɔŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A container for the dead.

The coffin is placed in the church hall before the burial.

Ang kabaong ay nakalagay sa bulwagan ng simbahan bago ang libing.

Usually made of wood or metal.

Their mother was buried in a beautiful coffin made of wood.

Ang kanilang ina ay inilibing sa isang magandang kabaong gawa sa kahoy.

Symbol of death or respect for the deceased.

The coffin is a symbol of the final resting place of loved ones.

Ang kabaong ay simbolo ng huling pamamahinga ng mga mahal sa buhay.

Derived from the foreign word 'coffin' (English) adapted locally.

coffin of hope

A statement referring to the final chance to see hope.

kabaong ng pag-asa

burial

A ritual that buries the deceased.

libing

scepter

A symbol of power or authority often used in ceremonies.

setro

full of sad feelings or tragedy

Because of the sad news, I look like a coffin while they are chatting.

Sa sobrang lungkot ng balita, mukha akong kabaong habang nagkukwentuhan sila.

a lifeless or lethargic person

Jake looks like a coffin in the street, totally unaware of what’s happening.

Parang kabaong si Jake sa kalsada, walang kaalam-alam sa nangyayari.

acting disinterested or indifferent

His tone is like a coffin, not in the mood to talk.

Ang tono niya parang kabaong, wala sa mood makipag-usap.