Kabuuran (en. Burial place)

ka-boo-ran

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where the dead are buried.
Their ancestors were buried in the burial place of the town.
Ang kanilang mga ninuno ay inilibing sa kabuuran ng bayan.
An important place for the memories of the deceased.
People visit the burial place to pray for their loved ones.
Dinadayo ng mga tao ang kabuuran upang magdasal para sa kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.
A site where the burial ceremony takes place.
The burial place of the church is reserved for funerals.
Ang kabuuran ng simbahan ay nakalaan para sa mga libing.

Etymology

Root word: 'kabu' (a significant step) + 'uran' (area covered)

Common Phrases and Expressions

heroes' burial place
A place where well-known heroes are buried.
kabuuran ng mga bayani

Related Words

funeral
The ceremony of placing the dead in their final resting place.
libing
death
The state of being deceased; the end of life.
pagkamatay

Slang Meanings

Assembly or gathering for an occasion.
Let's join the assembly at the barangay, let's enjoy!
Sama tayo sa kabuuran sa barangay, sulitin natin ang saya!
Hill or mound visited for play.
We'll meet at the gathering place tomorrow for a picnic.
Magkikita tayo sa kabuuran bukas para mag-picnic.