Kaluluwa (en. Soul)

ka-lu-lu-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The soul is the spiritual part of a person that is typically considered eternal.
They believe that the soul continues to live even after death.
Naniniwala silang ang kaluluwa ay patuloy na nabubuhay kahit na matapos ang kamatayan.
It can be described as the essence or nature of a person.
His soul is filled with kindness and love for others.
Ang kanyang kaluluwa ay puno ng kabutihan at pagmamahal sa kapwa.
A concept in various religions describing the presence of spirit in a person.
The soul is important in many faith traditions.
Mahalaga ang kaluluwa sa maraming tradisyon ng pananampalataya.

Etymology

from the Latin word 'anima' meaning 'spirit' or 'soul'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soul of the nation
a person considered to be a representation of the citizens.
kaluluwa ng bayan
soul of the artist
the work or art that contains the feelings and spirit of the artist.
kaluluwa ng artista

Related Words

spirit
commonly refers to the essence or substance that constitutes a person.
spirit

Slang Meanings

spirit or soul believed to exist after death
Sometimes I wonder what happens to the souls of the deceased.
Minsan ay naiisip ko kung anong nangyayari sa kaluluwa ng mga yumao.
people who are into paranormal things
Those souls might just be wandering around here.
Yung mga kaluluwa na yan, baka naglalakad lang dito sa paligid.
playmate or companion in life
They are the souls I always share joy and sorrow with.
Sila ang mga kaluluwa na lagi kong kasama sa mga saya at lungkot.