Kalungsuran (en. Necklace)
/ka.luŋ.su.ran/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of jewelry worn around the neck.
She bought a beautiful necklace for her birthday.
Bumili siya ng magandang kalungsuran para sa kanyang kaarawan.
A decorative piece worn around the neck often made of pearls or gems.
Her necklace was full of sparkling gems.
Ang kanyang kalungsuran ay puno ng makikinang na hiyas.
Etymology
Derived from the words 'kalung' (neck) and 'sura' (to wear or decorate).
Common Phrases and Expressions
necklace of friendship
A symbol of friendship through jewelry.
kalungsuran ng pagkakaibigan
Related Words
jewelry
Items used as decoration or accessories, often made from precious metals or stones.
alahas
pendant
A type of necklace that has a hanging ornament.
pendant
Slang Meanings
Like having no rest or being busy in life.
Yesterday, I had back-to-back tasks, it was really kalungsuran!
Kahapon, sunod-sunod ang mga gawain ko, parang kalungsuran talaga!
Always in a hurry or too busy.
Life in Manila is so kalungsuran, it's like you can't breathe.
Sobrang kalungsuran ng buhay sa Maynila, parang di ka na makahinga.